The Reason Medieval Paintings Of Cats Were So Bad - Cheddar Explains
June 25, 2020
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as posted by the channelHave you ever wondered why cats in medieval paintings and illustrations look so wonky? Their little faces don’t look like animals at all. In fact, they look like ugly humans. It's not that the artists weren't talented. This ugliness was intentional.
Sources:
Ancient History Encyclopedia
Lumen Learning
Artsy
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Articles on Christian and Pagan Symbols
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