Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Raphael and discover calm, balanced paintings of the Italian Renaissance. Together they explore his gentle Madonnas and grand School of Athens and learn about Italy in the 1500s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Raphael, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Raphael make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Raphael's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Italy in the 1500s shape the art Raphael made?
- Which work by Raphael would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: Renaissance, balance, harmony
Try it: draw a picture that feels calm and balanced, with things arranged evenly. Then share one choice you made that Raphael might have liked.