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From ukiyo-e prints to contemporary watercolors, in the history of Japanese art there’s arguably been no bigger muse than the cat. We’ve taken a deep dive into world of Japanese cat painting to explore this fascinating phenomenon, and bring you 10 of the most charming works of feline art .
Far from outdated, Japan's centuries-old feline art is still as lively, entertaining, and feels-inducing as it was when it was printed. Maybe even more so. Come discover the cat memes you've been missing out on for three hundred years.
From cute and exotic pets to monstrous, otherworldly creatures, cats in Japanese art appear in various forms and contexts. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of ukiyo-e art and discover the diversity of cat portrayals in Japanese art.
Japan has a rich history of cat art, with cats being a popular subject in Japanese art for centuries. From ukiyo-e prints to contemporary watercolors, cats have served as muses for many artists. In this article, we will explore 10 charming works of feline art from Japan.
While there are many artists who can be called cat-lovers, only one can be called the master of cats. Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita was a Japanese–French painter and printmaker born in Tokyo, Japan. He applied Japanese ink techniques to Western-style paintings.
Few countries love cats as much as Japan does, and none expresses that love so clearly in its various forms of art. Though not eternal, the Japanese inclination toward all things feline does extend deeper into history than some of us might assume.
I have collected 15 of the most purrific cats in art history that every cat lover would want to put on their wall. In some of these pieces, the cats play the central role while in others they are just there, but we all know that in reality cats always play the main role because they rule the world.
Asian Art. Musk Cat. Uto Gyoshi Japanese. mid–late 16th century. Not on view. A fluffy black-and-white musk cat pauses beside a blooming red camellia on a late winter day, doing its best to ignore the agitated titmouse on a willow bough above him.
SHU YAMAMOTO's CAT ART draws inspiration from famous paintings in art history, and not only emphasizes cuteness and humor, but also puts effort into original style, composition, color, and brushwork. As a result, his works are highly regarded not only in Japan but also in the United States.
The book Cats in Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints of Utagawa Kuniyoshi celebrates the artist's feline-inspired oeuvre. Compromising 204 pages, this tankobon -style book explores the way in which Funiyoshi captured cats in his later years.