Divine Felines : The Cat in Japanese Art / Rhiannon Paget.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paget, Rhiannon, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art, Japanese--History.

Art, Japanese.

Cats in art--History.

Cats in art.

Genre:

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (203 pages)

Place of Publication:

North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

"From Hello Kitty to Maneki Neko--Japan is the epicentre of global cat culture! 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." -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Contents

INTRODUCTION A Brief History of Cats in Japan and Japanese Art

CHAPTER ONE Majestic Mousers

CHAPTER TWO Domestic Companion or Household God?

CHAPTER THREE Felines and Females

CHAPTER FOUR The Feline Muse

CHAPTER FIVE Lucky Cats

CHAPTER SIX Mischief and Mayhem: Monster Moggies

CHAPTER SEVEN Cats in Humor and Satire

CHAPTER EIGHT Philosopher's Cats, Teachers' Pets and Moggies with Messages

CHAPTER NINE Big Cats

FULL VERSIONS OF CROPPED IMAGES

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Copyright

Backcover.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Paget,Rhiannon Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art

ISBN:

9781462924080

OCLC:

1389612889