Metropolitan Cats
From ancient Chinese sculpture to the modern Broadway stage, cats have long been a source of inspiration for artists. This unusual film juxtaposes famous depictions of cats from the Museum's collection with their contemporary counterparts. Curators and staff muse on our feline friends' legendary stubbornness and implacable curiosity, their endless capacity for mischief, and ultimately how they have held our attention for millennia.
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Metropolitan Cats
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1983
Runtime
0h 25m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Metropolitan Cats
Production Companies
ABC Video Enterprises, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Director
Robin Lehman
Description
From ancient Chinese sculpture to the modern Broadway stage, cats have long been a source of inspiration for artists. This unusual film juxtaposes famous depictions of cats from the Museum's collection with their contemporary counterparts. Curators and staff muse on our feline friends' legendary stubbornness and implacable curiosity, their endless capacity for mischief, and ultimately how they have held our attention for millennia.
