Feline art was trivialized in Victorian times, and many a gifted kitty was forced to perform in sensationalist vaudeville shows. Back to the future Traditional biologists are reluctant to concede that cat painting is artis-tically motivated. Instead, they prefer a more scientific theory. Domestic cats mark territory with their feces or urine, and often indicate its position with lines radiating out from it. These marks remain visible to other cats long after the scent has faded.
Acrylic paint contains ammonia which smells like cat urine.
During the 1980s, a separate division was created to research, curate, and preserve feline art. Show me the money Quirky cat collections grace the walls of galleries worldwide. In addition to exploring the history, theory and practice of feline art, the book contains startling photographs of paint-splattered cats at work on their colourful projects. Cats which don't mind getting their paws wet, such as Birmans, might be more likely to paint. Observe your cat.