Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Rene Magritte and discover surreal paintings that turn everyday things into puzzles. Together they explore his floating apples and raining men and learn about Belgium in the 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 Rene Magritte, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Rene Magritte make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Rene Magritte's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Belgium in the 1900s shape the art Rene Magritte made?
- Which work by Rene Magritte would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: surrealism, imagination, the unexpected
Try it: draw an ordinary object doing something impossible, like a floating umbrella. Then share one choice you made that Rene Magritte might have liked.