The Purr-fect Muse: A History of Cats in Art (Online)
Taught by J.R. Pepper
JR Pepper is a lecturer, photographer and self described 'professional eccentric'. She holds both a BA and an MA in art history specializing in Surrealism and spirit photography. Her artwork has been seen in various gallery shows and publications including Haunted America: FAQ by Dave Thompson, Vice.com and Musee Magazine. She has spoken at New York Anime Festival, New York Comic Con, Tokyo in Tulsa, The Morbid Anatomy Museum, The Odd Salon, The Dead Ladies Show and is an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College. She currently works as digital imaging specialist at The Burns Archive and is a tour guide at Green-wood Cemetery. Her book Buried Boston: America's Revolutionary Necropolis, documenting Boston's burying ground and cemeteries is due out in 2024.
image credit: Bill Wadman
Before they were the rulers of the internet, cats have had a steady presence throughout the history of art.
Our feline friends have been symbols and even gods ever since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. They have also been constant companions for some of the world's most famous artists.
From Bastet to nyan cat, we'll look at the many roles and many of lives of cats in art.
