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The cat's reputation and place in society have been subject to
twists and turns of fate that are all reflected in art. While cats
were deified by the ancient Egyptians, they were vilified by the
medieval Church, before the Renaissance and Baroque periods saw
their gradual rehabilitation. By the eighteenth century cats had
become popular household pets worldwide. Generations of artists
have treasured their contrariness and beauty, and while the cat
does not always occupy centre stage in paintings, it always adds an
extra symbolic dimension to a picture, or illuminates its meaning
in an unexpected way. This sumptuously illustrated book examines
the relationship between cats and humans from ancient times to the
present, offering fascinating insights into the prominence of the
cat in art in cultures worldwide. Thematic chapters explore in
detail a rich and rewarding collection of paintings, prints,
drawings and sculptures, creating a book that will have enduring
appeal among art lovers and cat lovers alike.
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