Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet The Pantheon and discover a giant ancient temple with a perfect domed roof. Together they explore this 2,000-year-old Roman building and its open dome and learn about Rome, almost 2,000 years ago. 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 The Pantheon, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did The Pantheon make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about The Pantheon's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Rome, almost 2,000 years ago shape the art The Pantheon made?
- Which work by The Pantheon would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: architecture, dome, ancient Rome
Try it: draw a round building with a dome and a circle of light at the very top. Then share one choice you made that The Pantheon might have liked.