An illustrated history of the ways cats have been seen through different eyes. Once a sacred animal and now a household pet, the cat has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. From ancient paintings, to Velasquez and the 19th-century masters, artists have sought to capture the essence of the cat in all its guises, as icon, hunter and pet, while cats have also regularly cropped up in illustrations to folk tales and fairy stories. These images are collected here with explanatory text, plus poems and ...
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An illustrated history of the ways cats have been seen through different eyes. Once a sacred animal and now a household pet, the cat has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. From ancient paintings, to Velasquez and the 19th-century masters, artists have sought to capture the essence of the cat in all its guises, as icon, hunter and pet, while cats have also regularly cropped up in illustrations to folk tales and fairy stories. These images are collected here with explanatory text, plus poems and prose.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Publisher:
San Diego, CA, U.S.A. : Laurel Glen Publishing Co., 2000
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
8367705098
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Seller's Description:
Hardback, possible1st American edition (no additional printings listed), Fine in a Fine DJ; an unread (new) book, illustrated in color showing the depiction of cats through the ages, square tall 8vo., 95 pages.,
