Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Wassily Kandinsky and discover some of the first purely abstract paintings, where color and shape stand on their own. Together they explore his bold shapes and lines that feel like music and learn about Russia 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 Wassily Kandinsky, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Wassily Kandinsky make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Wassily Kandinsky's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Russia and Germany in the early 1900s shape the art Wassily Kandinsky made?
- Which work by Wassily Kandinsky would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: abstract, shape, warm and cool colors
Try it: make an abstract picture of your favorite song using only colors and shapes. Then share one choice you made that Wassily Kandinsky might have liked.