Maternidade

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a beautiful painting today! It's called Maternidade, which means "Motherhood" in Portuguese. It was painted a long, long time ago, in 1906, by an artist named Eliseu Visconti. Isn't that a cool name? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn This painting is HUGE! It's almost as tall as two grown-ups standing on top of each other! Can you imagine how long it took the artist to paint something so big? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn Look at the picture. See the lovely lady? She's holding a little baby so gently. She looks very happy, doesn't she? What do you think she's feeling? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn And look! There's another little girl sitting nearby. She's watching her mom and baby. It's a very loving family, right? Do you have a favorite person in your family? Who is it and why? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn The artist used lots of soft colors, like blues and whites and gentle greens. The background is a pretty garden with trees and even a statue! It's a peaceful place, isn't it? What kind of sounds do you think you might hear in a garden like this? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn This painting isn't just pretty; it tells us something about how people felt about families a long time ago. It shows how important moms and babies were, and how much love there was in families. It's a story painted with colors and shapes! What do you think the artist wanted us to feel when we look at this painting? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn So, next time you see your mom or dad, or your grandma or grandpa, remember this painting. Remember how much love is shown in this picture. It reminds us that family is very special. Thank you for looking at this beautiful painting with me today! Do you have any questions? nn

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