Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Vincent van Gogh and discover swirling, thickly-painted post-impressionist pictures full of feeling. Together they explore Cafe Terrace at Night and The Olive Trees and learn about the Netherlands and France in the 1880s. 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 Vincent van Gogh, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Vincent van Gogh make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Vincent van Gogh's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in the Netherlands and France in the 1880s shape the art Vincent van Gogh made?
- Which work by Vincent van Gogh would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: post-impressionism, brushstroke, color
Try it: paint or draw a night sky using thick, swirly lines like van Gogh's. Then share one choice you made that Vincent van Gogh might have liked.