- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd; illustrated edition edition (5 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0434009997
- ISBN-13: 978-0434009992
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 17.4 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 725,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Original cat paintings combined with ancient wisdom: a unique and upmarket book for cat-lovers everywhere.
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This book combines 40 original cat paintings with a selection of ancient Chinese wisdom, ranging from proverbs to Confucian sayings.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Chinese wisdom complements beautiful cat paintings.,
This review is from: The Cat and the Tao (Hardcover)
This book is based on the principal of "less is more." Spanning over eighty-four pages, we are treated to a visual feast of beautifully painted pictures by the author. The delicate brush strokes and combination of Chinese symbols are easy on the eye - this really is a book to sit down and relax with. Not that that's a bad thing, of course; the texts are selected from ancient Chinese proverbs, poems and sayings from some of the great teachers - Lao Tse, Chong Tse and Sun Tzu, for example. This offering would particularly enthrall those readers with a keen interest in Buddhism; not only through the classic writings, but also the original paintings - many of which are inspired by Zen teachings.This is not a step-by-step guide to ancient wisdom; it is more a selection of the author's favourite proverbs. It took me less than half an hour to finish the book, for it is more of a keepsake than in-depth reading material. It can be categorised as neither philosophical nor religious, nor artistic, but a hint of each, mixed with aspects of the author's own personality and cultural background. A self-confessed ex cat-hater, Kwong Kuen Shan seems to have overcome her feline phobia and in doing so discovered her niche. This is a book to buy for cat loving friends and relatives, or perhaps even as a treat for yourself. A wonderful book, full of surprises and charm, just don't expect to be enlightened just yet.
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This review is from: The Cat and the Tao (Hardcover)
I bought this as a gift for my sister who was thrilled to receive it. It arrived promptly after ordering. she was very pleased. a good buy.
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3.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Eastern Philosophy of Cats,
By Hong M. Sharon "@SweetStoryCafe" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cat and the Tao , the (Hardcover)
This book is less on cats and more on the philosophy about Tao and sayings of the ancient Chinese masters, just that the author uses cats as a medium and theme for delivering the adages of the ancient masters. However, I don’t question the point that cats somehow seem to fit into the way of Tao, so the book, coupled with the beautifully-done paintings and sayings, makes for a really thought-invoking read.
Indeed, the book is both elegant and refreshing with a strong tinge of Eastern influence, and the calligraphic painting of the cats in a variety of poses and actions are really exquisite and beautiful in their own ways. Each art is accompanied by short Taoist or Confucian maxims, and if one pauses to think about it, the cats paintings and sayings certainly tell us something about the aspects of life. No doubt, the book is simple with more focus on art than words, but then, a picture is sometimes, worth a thousand words.
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Beautiful and enlightening,
By J. Garth Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cat and the Tao , the (Hardcover)
Kwong Kuen Shan's lovely illustrations of cats reveal to the reader a purity and inspiration through her wonderful collection of authentic , simple , Chinese brush stroke techniques . Each are accompanied by a Taoist or Confucian text. This is a delightful book that you will enjoy reading over and over again without any disappointments . It is a journey into the realm of tranquillity where you may share the joys of original , delicate , and passionately expressive form by this truly gifted artist.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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The Drawn Cat,
By Barton J. Chandler "Bartonmaru" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cat and the Tao , the (Hardcover)
If you like line drawings of cats, this book is for you. The artwork is from the other side of Pacific, done in watercolors. Some of the works look like cats; others are artistic representations, being cat-like. The text is of Chinese proverbs and philosophers.
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