Anthropomorphic Cat ArtAnthropomorphic cat art has become popular during the last few decades. Indeed, anthropomorphic cats have shown up in cartoons, paintings, theater, and movies, of course. If you want to give an original gift, consider anthropomorphic cat art. You will surely find a piece that will fit your (or the intended recipient’s) taste. But before you start, let’s learn a bit more about this form of art. What is anthropomorphic art?Anthropomorphism ascribes human characteristics to animals, abstract concepts, natural phenomena, plants, and inanimate objects – among many other subjects. This process is very common in cartoons, art, film, and literature. We’ve all seem movies or read stories in which trees and animals talk. It seems that this trait of attributing human emotions and characteristics to things and creatures is as old as mankind itself. Anthropologists, archeologists, and historians have found ancient artifacts and texts that suggest humans were already humanizing animals since early times. Anthropomorphism has also played an important role in religion, mythology, music, and literature, even in ancient times. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks gave human shape to gods and goddesses, for example. In literature, cats displaying human traits include the Cheshire cat (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll) and Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat. More recently, cartoons have been a fertile field for anthropomorphic art. Some of the most popular cartoons have been animals. And as a matter of fact, cats have been a very popular subject for many cartoonists. Note: The images shown here are brought to you by Allposters.com. Anthropomorphic catsThe following are some examples of anthropomorphic cat art showing cats with very human traits. Needless to say, these works make fantastic gifts for cat lovers.Drawings and Prints. Louis Wain (1860-1939) was an English artist who painted lots of anthropomorphic cats, including Anti-German Germany Represented as a Rampaging Feline Runs Wild Amidst a Barrage of Shell Fire. You can find his work on many online art stores. Another artist who drew anthropomorphized cats was B. Kliban. His works make great cat lover gifts, too. Cartoon Cats. Again, cats have been the inspiration of many cartoonists. And cat cartoons have been all the rage for quite some time: Felix the Cat, Krazy Kat, Garfield, Heathcliff, The Thundercats, Eek The Cat, Crazy Johnny… and many others. You can find many cartoon related gifts, including posters and prints, DVDs, dolls, books, keychains, and calendars. Cats! The Musical. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this highly entertaining musical is about anthropomorphic felines who dance and sing. Movie cats. Cats have also made it to the big screen: Felix the Cat, Garfield, Puss in Boots, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, and The Aristocats, are some of the most famous movie cats. Again, pictures, drawings, and prints of the many anthropomorphic cats presented here make great cat lover gifts.
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