Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Paul Klee and discover playful, dreamlike pictures built from lines, shapes, and color. Together they explore his colorful grids and little creatures and learn about Switzerland and Germany in the early 1900s. 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 Klee, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Paul Klee make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Paul Klee's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Switzerland and Germany in the early 1900s shape the art Paul Klee made?
- Which work by Paul Klee would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: line, color grid, imagination
Try it: draw a picture by 'taking a line for a walk' and coloring the shapes it makes. Then share one choice you made that Paul Klee might have liked.