Of Lions and Men. Feline Myths: 400 Centuries of Fascination.
Gallimard| N° d'inventaire | 22052 |
| Format | 19.5 x 25.5 |
| Détails | 160 p., paperback with flaps. |
| Publication | Paris, 2019 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782072838521 |
Big cats—lions, jaguars, tigers, snow leopards, and leopards—are undoubtedly the predators with which humans have most often identified, measuring themselves against their strength and power, and devoting them both fear and admiration. Throughout the ages and across continents, humans have maintained a special relationship with them, as evidenced, since prehistoric times, by the numerous representations of lions in the caves of Chauvet Cave. The gaze on these predators has given rise to a multitude of symbols and myths found in the ancient societies of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as in the ancient and contemporary cultures of Asia, America, and Africa. An interdisciplinary approach, combining art history, ethnography, and natural history, and bringing together works from prestigious international collections, allows for a better understanding of the role played by big cats in diverse conceptions of the world and humanity.
Big cats—lions, jaguars, tigers, snow leopards, and leopards—are undoubtedly the predators with which humans have most often identified, measuring themselves against their strength and power, and devoting them both fear and admiration. Throughout the ages and across continents, humans have maintained a special relationship with them, as evidenced, since prehistoric times, by the numerous representations of lions in the caves of Chauvet Cave. The gaze on these predators has given rise to a multitude of symbols and myths found in the ancient societies of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as in the ancient and contemporary cultures of Asia, America, and Africa. An interdisciplinary approach, combining art history, ethnography, and natural history, and bringing together works from prestigious international collections, allows for a better understanding of the role played by big cats in diverse conceptions of the world and humanity.