{"product_id":"9784805317334","title":"Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art","description":"Author: Rhiannon Paget\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805317334\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Oct 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Hello Kitty to Maneki Neko  Japan is the epicentre of global cat culture!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether lurking in corners or taking centre 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. Her book contains essays on the following fascinating topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eDomestic Companion or Household God?\u003c\/i\u003e Japanese artists represent the great affection and sense of pride which bonds cat owners to their pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Feline Muse:\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eLucky Cats:\u003c\/i\u003e Auspicious creatures in Japanese culture, symbolising health, longevity and prosperity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMischief and Mayhem:\u003c\/i\u003e Japan\u0026amp;#x27;s rich visual record of cats as witches and feline monsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePhilosophers\u0026amp;#x27; Cats, Teachers\u0026amp;#x27; Pets and Moggies with Messages:\u003c\/i\u003e The felines deployed to illustrate philosophical and religious ideas, and as conveyors of folk wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis delightful book will appeal to anyone with an interest in Japanese art and culture, plus of course to all cat lovers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis collection features works from over 30 institutions across the world, including:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvard Art Museums\u003cbr\u003eMinneapolis Institute of Art\u003cbr\u003eMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston\u003cbr\u003eRijksmuseum\u003cbr\u003eThe British Museum\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eThe National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo\u003cbr\u003eTokyo National Museum\u003cbr\u003eLibrary of Congress, Washington D.C.\u003cbr\u003e Smithsonian Libraries\u003cbr\u003eTokyo Metropolitan Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875664089246,"sku":"ADS-9784805317334","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805317334.jpg?v=1779755225","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805317334","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}