Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics
Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics
The fact that some domestic cats are able to make marks with paint has always been explained by biologists as an instinctive form of territorial marking behavior. Now, Why Cats Paint presents a cogently argued theory based on recent evidence which clearly supports the view that some cats' marks are aesthetically motivated and should be regarded as genuine works of non-primate art.
As well as being an unprecedented photographic record of the artistic cat at work, Why Cats Paint also explains many aspects of everyday cat behavior for the first time. Why do cars sit for long periods in self-absorbed reflection? Why do they purr? What is happening when they suddently rush madly about? And why do they lie on their backs and look at things upside down? All of these questions, and more, are now able to be answered within the very understandable context of art.
In the lavishly illustrated and thoroughly researched book, Heather Burch and Burton Silver outline the many different aspects of feline creativity and offer a detailed examinations of representative works from the best-known ct artists around the world.
Dimensions: 0.36" H x 11.03" L x 9.5" W
Pages: 96
- SKU Number
- 9780898156126
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$19.99 / EA - Your Price
- $18.99 / EA
- Weight
- 1.15 LB
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