precariously resting on his very thin legs

and monuments not often found in books about Roman art history or archaeology

This volume accompanied a related exhibition on view at the Getty Research Institute Gallery November 18

which often have origins in aristocratic collections

—Wisconsin Bookwatch

The Book of the Cat: Cats in Art National Hispanic Heritage Month precariously resting on his veryCats have been revered by artists since ancient times for their beauty, grace, independence, and air of mystery. Domesticated, but with a touch of the wild about them, they share our homes and endlessly fascinate us. The Book of the Cat is a cool and quirky collection of feline art and illustration by artists from around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their subjects. Beautifully designed and