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01892aam a2200301 i 4500 001 D43EA0A8141211EF8F56A7732FECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20240517010047 008 230131t20232023vtua 000 0 eng d 020 $a 4805317337 020 $a 9784805317334 035 $a (OCoLC)1367234388 040 $a YDX $b eng $c YDX $d OQX $d YDX $d SILO 050 4 $a N7668.C3 $b P35 2023 082 04 $a 709.52 $2 23 100 1 $a Paget, Rhiannon, $e author. 245 10 $a Divine felines : $b the cat in Japanese art / $c Rhiannon Paget. 246 3 $a Cat in Japanese art 264 1 $a Rutland, Vermont : $b Tuttle Publishing, $c [2023] 300 $a 191 pages : $b color illustrations ; $c 19 cm 520 $a "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 centuries, Japanese art expert Rhiannon Paget celebrates the rich symbolism and surprising stories surrounding the feline image in Japan." -- $c Publisher's description. 505 0 $a Introduction: A brief history of cats in Japan and Japanese art -- Majestic mousers -- Domestic companion or household god? -- Felines and females -- The feline muse -- Lucky cats -- Mischief and mayhem: monster moggies -- Cats in humor and satire -- Philosopher's cats, teachers' pets and moggies with messages -- big cats. 650 0 $a Cats in art $x History. 650 0 $a Art, Japanese $x History. 655 7 $a Illustrated works. $2 lcgft 941 $a 1 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20240517011047.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=D43EA0A8141211EF8F56A7732FECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search