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From the bejewelled Byzantines to the grunge era of the 1990s, A History of Fashion in 21 Cats takes the most iconic eras in fashion history and distils each of them into quirkily illustrated cat form. Taking inspiration from the designers who set the trends and the legends who wore them, as well as placing each style into its fascinating historical context, each moggy maven comes with a breakdown of the key features that defined the era so we can understand what makes them so distinctive. Taking in a diverse range of cultures, the history spans the ancient Egyptians to the grunge era of the 1990s, taking in Early African fashion and the Edo era up to Rockabilly, Hollywood glamour and Harajuku styles.Illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould, A History of Fashion in 21 Cats is a stunningly stylish companion to A History of Art in 21 Cats and A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs.Also available in the series:9781910552902 A History of Art in 21 Cats9781915751270 A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs

Art history has been given a fun feline makeover. Discover the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art history. From Surrealism to Cubism, Abstract Expressionism to Ancient Egyptian art, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and provide you with all of the inspiration you need if you want to create your own version.Each illustrated cat comes with an overview of the art movement that it represents, plus a breakdown of the cats features, explaining the relevance of each. Accompanied by fun, informative captions, each element - from faces and fur to patterns, shapes and colours - provides a quirky, accessible insight into the history of art.More than just a reference book, A History of Art in 21 Cats is perfect for art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike.

The mice are captivated by Matisse and the cats are exploring the Surrealists’ room ... what else is going on in the gallery? This quirky and creative search-and-find book takes children, room by room, through a wonderfully illustrated gallery, where an array of animals are enjoying everything from Impressionism and Surrealism to Pop Art and Cubism. Each room is filled with strange and astonishing works of art, with things for children to spot and information that introduces artists and art movements. There’s a cat in a bowler hat, a cheesy Matisse, and plenty more to capture children’s imaginations as they enter the gallery for the first taste of the beautiful world of art. Perfect for children aged 6 and up.

Join man’s best friend on a walk through art history.From ancient Egyptian busts to 1960s screenprints, portraiture is an historic art form beloved of painters, sculptors and photographers alike. A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs offers a fun, unique guide to this fascinating genre, with 21 of the most important and recognizable masterpieces recreated with dashing dog subjects. Each reimagined artwork is accompanied by information about the original artist and portrait, as well as a bitesize, illustrated breakdown of all the key elements of the piece.Perfect for dog lovers and art fans everywhere, A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs is illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould and makes an imaginative companion to feline favourite A History of Art in 21 Cats.

From Andy Warhol’s buzzing Factory to Claude Monet’s peaceful ponds, what better way to learn about famous artists and their work than to embark on a behind-the-scenes studio tour?This colourful, quirky search book gives children the chance to peek at the studios and workplaces of the world’s most famous artists, who are all presented in an imaginative animal guise. Each illustrated scene is based on their real life beyond the canvas, and is complete with a list of fun things to spot for every artist. Additional information is pulled out and presented in bitesize, easy-to-understand chunks.Also available in the series:9781912785360 A Day at the Gallery

From a Film Noir feline to a Martial Arts moggy, A History of Film in 21 Cats takes the most iconic eras in cinema history and distils each of them into quirkily illustrated cat form. Taking inspiration from icons of the silver screen, each chapter explores a seminal style of filmmaking - from silent cinema and Hollywood's Golden Age to sci-fi, French New Wave and Bollywood. Packed with cat puns, genre insights, fun trivia and stylish illustrations inspired by film stills and posters, this book is both a celebration of cinema and a love letter to fabulous felines. Illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould, A History of Film in 21 Cats is in the same series as A History of Art in 21 Cats, A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs and A History of Fashion in 21 Cats. The 21 film movements and genres covered in the book are: Silent Film, Comedy, Hollywood Icons, Film Noir, Japanese Golden Age, Musicals, Westerns, Historical Epics, French New Wave, Horror, Sci-Fi, Italian Classics, Thriller, Bollywood Icons, Animation, Romance, Gangster Movies, Blockbusters, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Superhero Films.Also available in the series:A History of Art in 21 Cats (9781910552902)A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs (9781915751270)A History of Fashion in 21 Cats (9781915751409)