Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art: with over 200 illustrations
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Whether lurking in corners or taking center stage, cats are a ubiquitous presence in Japanese art. Depending on the situation, they may invite good fortune, prompt the viewer to meditate on a tale or provide evidence of an unseen world of magic and supernatural happenings.
In 200 charming woodblock prints, paintings, screens and figurines spanning three centuries, Japanese art expert Rhiannon Paget celebrates the rich symbolism and surprising stories surrounding the feline image in Japan.
This collection features works from over 30 museums and institions across the world, and contains essays on the following fascinating topics:
- Domestic Companion or Household God? Japanese artists represent the great affection and sense of pride which bonds cat owners to their pets
- The Feline Muse: Feline figures as ideal subjects for artists to explore in fluid lines and organic forms, their glossy fur and markings lending themselves to the interplay of textures and materials
- Lucky Cats: Auspicious creatures in Japanese culture, symbolizing health, longevity and prosperity
- Mischief and Mayhem: Japan’s rich visual record of cats as witches and feline monsters
- Philosophers’ Cats, Teachers’ Pets and Moggies with Messages: The felines deployed to illustrate philosophical and religious ideas, and as conveyors of folk wisdom
- Plus much more!
This delightful book will appeal to anyone with an interest in Japanese art and culture, plus of course to all cat lovers!
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33 reviews for Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art: with over 200 illustrations
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Original price was: $19.99.$17.31Current price is: $17.31.
Gabriela sarabia –
Libro muy bonito! Buena calidad de impresión, portada dura, solo que pensé que era más grande pero lo compensa toda la información que trae, buen regalo para los amantes de los gatos y de Japón!👍👍⭐️⭐️
A. Schoeller –
I’ve seen a lot of books with cats in them that seem to be a conglomeration of royalty free pictures on the discount table. This book is full of great pictures and was written by an author with a deep understanding of Japanese Art. I like the selections, and have really enjoyed the insights that the text has given me.
Eskanepol –
I was really pleased to find this on kindle, but for 18 dollars it really should work. So far about half the pages are black with a little icon of of a picture. I have resynced twice. I’m very disappointed. I’ve never had a book do this before, and I hope it’s not a trend.i will ask for a refund.
Rebecca –
Beautiful book, great pictures, text, fine quality designed.
janedoe –
A very charming little book about an entirely entrancing subject. So why only 3 stars? Because the “little” book is simply too little for all its text and artwork, so the publishers unwisely choose very small fonts, made worse by being so light. Reading it is not a pleasure, but an endeavor for which I have to supplement my prescription glasses with a magnifying glass. The publishing company, Tuttle, is a venerable one that has been in business for many years. I’m sad it was released in the present format as the contents deserve a larger format. The book would be even more charming — and all the cats would be thrilled that the readers wouldn’t need to squint.
Dr. Matthew J. Edlund –
God or monster? Beauty or the beast? Frightful spirit or faithful companion? In this gorgeous, literate book, you’ll have a lot of fun reading about amazing Japanese cats and their more remarkable images. Even if you’re not particularly catty, you will be entertained and amused by an old species with unexpected, often divine talents.
Wombat Warlord –
The Japanese are superb at these various art forms, and they express them so well. The cat is a perfect subject — providing both solace and inner quiet.