Lauren Kraut

Sep 29, 2024 | dailyartmagazine.com | Iolanda Munck |Andreea Ruxandra Iancu |Candy Bedworth |Lauren Kraut

From cute and exotic pets to monstrous, otherworldly creatures, cats in Japanese art appear in various forms and contexts. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of ukiyo-e art and discover the diversity of cat portrayals in Japanese art. Initially, cats were treated in Japan as exotic, indoor pets. In the Edo period, they became an important benefit for agriculture, due their ability to hunt rodents.

Aug 9, 2023 | dailyartmagazine.com | Jimena Escoto |Errika Gerakiti |Vithória Konzen Dill |Lauren Kraut

The Rococo Fans as Luxury ObjectsAs with any product, materiality denoted the status of the buyer. In the fans’ case, the most luxurious pieces contained ivory and nacre. Furthermore, fan makers would add precious stones, gold, or silver to them. Surely, ladies who accessed these items belonged to the aristocracy or other exceedingly wealthy families. Middle and low classes were also able to buy fans, but the materials used in them were far more affordable, like wood.