The cat has been a favourite subject of artists across cultures
from prehistory until the present day. A spectacular 7,000-year-old
rock engraving in Libya shows the oldest catfight in feline art;
Babylonians believed that the souls of priests were escorted to
paradise by a helpful cat; Pablo Picasso was known to have loved
cats and often portrayed them as savage predators, while Victorian
cats were shown 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 hugely popular across
the world.In this eye-catching book, bestselling author Desmond
Morris tells the compelling story of cats in art, tracing its
history from ancient rock paintings and spectacular Egyptian art to
the work of Old Masters, modernist representations and cartoons, as
well as Naive and Outsider art. Morris weaves illuminating stories
with specially selected images that have rarely been seen before.
Anyone who has a pet cat, or a fascination for our feline
companions, will enjoy this beautifully illustrated book.
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