History of Cat Painting & Cat Art — The Journey of Cats and Civilization
History of Cat Painting & Cat Art — The Journey of Cats and Civilization This page explores how the cultural symbolism of cats has evolved across eras and regions through painting and visual art. Rather than treating cat art as a mere “history of beauty,” we read it as a mirror that reflects how humans relate to animals, nature, domestic life, gender, and even the sacred. From the divine guardians of ancient Egypt to the beloved internet icons of the digital age, we trace the sociological and anthropological shifts of cats in art across time and place. Ancient Egypt: Cats as Sacred Companions and Social Order Cats’ practical role in … Read more