Curriculum Materials: Amazing Animals in Art Image 1 Maria Sibylla Merian German, 1647&endash;1717 Moths, Caterpillar, and Foliage 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 insects do you see in this picture? What are they doing? Can you find these COLORS in the PRINT: yellow, green, lavender, black, white, brown. Does any color stand out more than the others? The artist wanted to show the various stages of a moth's growth. Each stage looks very different. Can you find the egg stage? The caterpillar? How does a caterpillar grow into a moth? Can you find the cocoon in the picture? Where is the moth? Where is the plant in this picture? Why are there holes in the leaves? What kinds of LINES do you see? In many areas of this print, lines, SHAPES, and colors are repeated to form PATTERNS. Where do you see patterns? Do we have moths here in Minnesota? Where might you find them? Do you have a collection of butterflies or moths? The two moths in the print appear to be the same insect. Why might Merian put the same moth in her print twice? Introduction ~ Index of Images ~ Glossary ~ Amazing Animals Activities ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments Wanted