Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art: With Over 200 Illustrations

by Rhiannon Paget

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4805317337
• ISBN13: 9784805317334
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 7.1"