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The Cat in History, Art and Literature

This site is for cat lovers who want to follow the cat as it prowls through centuries of history, art and literature.  Starting with the cat’s very beginnings in pre-history, to its rise as a beloved and worshiped goddess, to its demonization, and finally to its gradual climb to its bastaltesmuseumberlin 300x200 WELCOME position today as cherished companion and inspiration, The Great Cat will lead you to a complete understanding of the enduring history of our enigmatic feline. 

 

 

Photo courtesty of Altes Museum, Berlin

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Tip: Creating a profile and avatar takes just a minute and is a great way to participate in discussions on The Great Cat with people who love cats and are interested in their history.


 

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  • http://twitter.com/BlancaV Blanca Velasquez (@BlancaV)

    Dear Great Cat – I love your Pinterest boards! Excited that I found your blog!

    • http://www.thegreatcatblog.com LA Vocelle

      I’m so glad that you like my boards and blog. I so enjoy doing them! Check out my Facebook page Cats In Art too.

  • http://www.TheSmilingCat.com Carole May

    Finally! A site for cats & their people.

    • http://www.thegreatcatblog.com LA Vocelle

      Thanks for visiting my site. I do put a lot of work into it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cynthia.carroll.376 Cynthia Carroll

    I love this site! Thank you to The Great Cat for helping me to become informed about the history of some of my best pals. I look forward to each new tale. Keep up the wonderful work!

    • thegreatcat

      Thank YOU so much for visiting. Glad you enjoy it!

  • Susie

    Thank You for the welcome!! (”’) (”’)

    • thegreatcat

      Great having you visit the site. Hope you have found the posts interesting!

  • http://www.facebook.com/carolyn.kristof Carolyn Kristof

    Wonderful stuff… I wouldn’t call my boys godesses, but I know that Bast watches over them ! Can’t wait to delve into the “The Cat in the Dark Ages”…

    • thegreatcat

      Thanks so much Carolyn for your comments. They inspire me to keep on going. Hope you enjoy the posts.

  • karo_

    Hello, actually I’m writting a essay (thesis) about a history of a cat’s figurations in art (generally in Europe) So I’m searchin for interesting examples (from anciet Egipt till today). I’m looking for thongs sauch as paings, sculpture, phtography, cd covers, posters, book covers illustration. Iknow its too much of it so i pick only very signifacnt and particular ones. I f you guys have something interesting on your ming let men know, i’ll be very gratfull. : )

    • TheGreatCat1

      Hi Karo,
      I think if you visit my Pinterest boards you’ll find what you’re looking for. I have boards on Cats in Art throughout history. Just click on the “Follow Me on Pinterest” and that will take you there.

      • karo_

        Thank You Great Cat!