A collaboration between two scholars that came to life in 1994, taking the art and animal worlds by storm with its unprecedented photographic record of cat creativity. Beginning with a historical context that dates back to the Egyptians, Why Cats Paint moves through the ages to the present day, showcasing portraits of several international feline artistes. The only thing that could dim the brilliance of this book would be discovering that it is, in fact, serious…

Perfect for those who don’t take life too seriously and are eager to expand their understanding of feline aesthetics.