Curriculum Materials: Amazing Animals in Art Image 6 African, Nigeria (Benin) 17th-19th century Leopard Theme Essays: Background About this Object Style Technique About the Artist Questions: Suggested Questions: K-3 Suggested Questions: 4-6 Suggested Questions: Grades K-3 View Teacher's Key What kind of animal do you think this is? How can you tell? What kinds of PATTERN do you see on the leopard? Where do you see the pattern? What parts of the leopard's body do you notice first? Do the eyes look sleepy or alert? Why do you think so? What makes it look as if the leopard is listening to something? What kinds of TEXTURES does this leopard have? Smooth? Furry? Rough? Shiny? Does this leopard seem friendly or fierce? Why? Discuss purpose of an aquamanile. This leopard was made to hold water. Where would the water pour out? A powerful ruler had this leopard made for him so that people would think he was strong and brave like a leopard. If you were a ruler, what animal would you have made to represent you? How large do you think this leopard is? Introduction ~ Index of Images ~ Glossary ~ Amazing Animals Activities ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments Wanted