Cats in art
(Book)
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Published
London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2017.
Format
Book
Status
Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult)
704.9432 MORRIS
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704.9432 MORRIS
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Forks - Nonfiction (Adult)
704.9432 MORRIS
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Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult) | 704.9432 MORRIS | Available |
Forks - Nonfiction (Adult) | 704.9432 MORRIS | Available |
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Published
London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2017.
Physical Desc
248 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 237-239) and index.
Description
"The cat--that most graceful, stubborn, and agile of animals--has been a favorite subject of artists the world over from prehistory to the modern day. A spectacular 7,000-year-old engraving in Libya depicts a catfight. Figures modeled by the Babylonians remind us of their belief that the souls of priests were escorted to paradise by a helpful cat. Pablo Picasso was known to have loved cats and famously portrayed them as savage predators. In Victorian times, cats were depicted in loving family groups with mothers caring for their playful kittens. Today, the cat is one of the most popular domestic pets on the planet, and feline art is a hugely popular theme across the world. In his latest eye-catching book, best-selling author Desmond Morris tells the compelling story of cats in art. He explores feline art in its many forms, tracing its history from ancient rock paintings and spectacular Egyptian art to the work of old masters, avant-garde representations, and the depiction of cats in cartoons. Morris discusses the various ways in which artists have approached the subject throughout history, weaving illuminating stories with rarely seen images. The result is a beautifully illustrated book that will delight anyone with a Kitty, Max, or Tigger in their life."--,Amazon.com.