Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Paul Gauguin and discover bright, flat paintings inspired by faraway islands. Together they explore his bold colors and Tahitian scenes and learn about France and Tahiti in the late 1800s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
Viewer safety
All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Paul Gauguin, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Paul Gauguin make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Paul Gauguin's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in France and Tahiti in the late 1800s shape the art Paul Gauguin made?
- Which work by Paul Gauguin would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: post-impressionism, flat color, pattern
Try it: paint a scene using bright, unexpected colors instead of realistic ones. Then share one choice you made that Paul Gauguin might have liked.