Why Cats Paint: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics

Why Cats Paint: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics
by Burton Silver, Heather Busch

Why Cats Paint: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics
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Author: Burton Silver, Heather Busch
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-01
ISBN: 1580087930
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Book Reviews of Why Cats Paint: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics

Book Review: Great book, but it's a JOKE!
Summary: 5 Stars

My husband and I are cat people and were thrilled when we received this interesting book as a gift. At first, we were amazed as we looked over the cat's paintings and read about the "artists" histories. However, as we paid more attention to the fine details in the book (i.e. the index and footnotes, etc.), we realized that this book is purely tongue-in-cheek. For example, on the page with the cat mummies, check out the "Egyptian" names listed. One is something like "Fakt Kat." Get it? Faked cat. My husband and I also went and checked out some of the books listed in the bibliography and surprise, none exist. Go through the book and there are other examples, proving that it's meant to be a humorous read.

That said, we enjoyed this book immensely and found it to be pure genuis -- but not for the reasons we initially thought. I highly recommend it.

Summary of Why Cats Paint: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics

In 1994, WHY CATS PAINT took the art world and animal world by storm with its unprecedented photographic record of cat creativity. Those seminal books in feline aesthetics are now offered in new pocket-size editions filled with the best from each volume, making purrfect gifts for cat lovers and art lovers alike.Reviews"great for stocking stuffers."-Cleveland Plain Dealer

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