Cats have long played a part in artistic inspiration, and since their days of domestication they have become an essential part of who we are.
A few weeks ago we took a look at some cats in art and today we present part 2 of the collection.
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Image from Muffet
There is a long list of domestic cat breeds that exist today, but in ancient times things were a little different. In ancient Egypt cats were known as the mau and played an important part in society.
The two breeds of cat that are native to Egypt are the Jungle Cat and the African Wildcat. The wildcat proved to be friendlier with people and contributed more to domestication. However both cats were interbred & eventually fused to create a new breed, the animal we call the Egyptian Mau.
Not actually a breed, the Mau was what Egyptians called all cats, regardless of what type of feline they were.
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Advertising is all around us every day. And as the electronic age shows us the future, it’s fun to look back at the ads of a simpler time.
Using animals as props in advertising is nothing new and of course cats are a popular choice. They are heavy on personality & capable of evoking emotion in people.
Below is a fun mix of adverts from the 19th & 20th centuries that feature felines. Interestingly enough not a single one of them is for a cat-related product, they are all aimed at people.
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Throughout the years cats have also been a popular artistic subject the world over. Loved and kept by people from many different cultures, their likeness has graced many a portrait.
In our searches for cat imagery, we have put together an impressive collection of cat art. From house cats to lions, the feline shape seems to intrigue artists & provide them an interesting challenge.
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