Cats in Art - From Prehistoric to Neo-Pop Masterpieces

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: worshipped in ancient Egypt, assimilated to Satan in medieval religious painting, companion to the free and independent artist in the 19th century.

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.