Phaidon's 'Cat' book compiles over 200 images tracing felines' influence across art history
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Ayla Angelos
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Summary
Phaidon's new book "Cat" is a comprehensive visual celebration of felines in art history, featuring over 200 images spanning centuries. Edited by Olivia Clark with essays from kitten rescuer Hannah Shaw (Kitten Lady) and curator Leïla Jarbouai, the book traces cats' influence on artists and pop culture, from ancient worship and mummification to modern-day internet fame. It fills a gap in art publishing by documenting the enduring presence of cats in human creative expression.
Key quotes
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They've been worshipped, mummified, associated with deities, prized for their mouse-catching abilities and affectionate nature.
But until now, there hasn't been such an expansive book documenting their influence.
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