A hilarious celebration of cats in artwork from medieval times.
Look what the cat dragged in from the Middle Ages—a curious compendium of felines unlike any you've ever encountered before. The purrfect bedside companion for cat people! Witty captions accompany these darkly depraved medieval cat illustrations, and they're hissterical!
For more than a millennium, between 500 and 1500, countless medieval manuscripts and artworks painted cats as lazy, selfish, and vicious creatures. Centuries later, these masterpieces live on, illuminating the dark age of cats while telling a brand-new story of their paw-some glory. From bum-licking to cat-fighting, Medieval Cats showcases over 100 mischievous felines caught in the act.
Also featured are fascinating cat facts from the Middle Ages plus poems and excerpts mentioning cats from The Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare, and illustrated medieval manuscripts. Both a humor collection and window into historical art and literature, Medieval Cats appeals to cat lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
- Author Catherine Nappington
- Hardcover
- 208 pages
- 5.4 x 7.2 inches
