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Résumé :
A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity's enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companionsCats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes.Cat?celebrates how our feline friends have been depicted in art, popular culture, and history across time and around the world. This vibrantly illustrated book features more than 210 full-page images artfully arranged into playful pairings. Filled with famous artworks, vintage advertisements, classic animations, high-end fashion designs, and more, the book presents a stunning array of imagery, from maneki-neko lucky cats to Disney's The Aristocats, Chia Pets to kittens made of cake, and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture.Readers will find iconic pop-culture characters, including Grumpy Cat, Garfield, Sonny Angels, the Cheshire Cat, and Felix the Cat...

Biographie:
renowned artists, such as Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Judy Chicago, and Utagawa Hiroshige...

Sommaire:
A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity's enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions Cats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes.Cat celebrates how our feline friends have been depicted in art, popular culture, and history across time and around the world. This vibrantly illustrated book features more than 210 full-page images artfully arranged into playful pairings. Filled with famous artworks, vintage advertisements, classic animations, high-end fashion designs, and more, the book presents a stunning array of imagery, from maneki-neko lucky cats to artists' pets,and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture.Readers will find iconic pop-culture characters, including Puss in Boots, the Cheshire Cat, and more...