Pare Alix - Cats In Art From Prehistoric To Neo - Pop Masterpieces - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Unravel the symbolic significance and creative influence of cats in art history through a curated collection of masterpieces enhanced by timelines maps graphs and quotes. Did you know that until the Middle Ages people were wary of half - domestic half - wild animals? That cats evoked laziness cruelty greed and even lust? And that "having a cat's nose" was a serious physical defect at the time? The cat traverses the history of civilizations and the history of art. Its symbolism fluctuates: revered in ancient Egypt assimilated to Satan in medieval religious painting companion to the free and independent artist in the 19th century. Throughout the pages explore the works of Lorenzo Lotto Leonardo da Vinci Francisco de Goya Auguste Renoir Pierre Bonnard Fernand L ger Balthus Andy Warhol and more. Inside you ll find: A precise selection of essential and unexpected works Clear visual cues: timelines maps graphs A variety of sidebars: anecdotes background information influences
Title: Cats In Art From Prehistoric To Neo - Pop Masterpieces
Author(s): Pare Alix
Publisher: Tra Publishing
Barcode: 9781962098052
Pages: 108 Pages, 108 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 9/3/2024
Category: Animals & Nature In Art (Still Life, Landscapes & Seascapes, Etc)