The Accidental Renaissance Cats Facebook group features these endearing inadvertent snapshots. As the name suggests, many of these images somehow resemble artwork from centuries ago. We’ve collected some of the stills that stood out from the page. Whether you’re a cat lover or not, these will likely liven up your day. “The widespread use of single-point perspective is a key to recognizing early Renaissance works. You know, tiny figures contained within a perfectly proportional world, usually including architectural settings that help to set the scale.” “Along with the usual altarpieces and depictions of saints, there’s an interest in mythological scenes — the reimagining of the ancient world.” “The Renaissance is not just one thing in terms of visual language. It’s about an evolution of visual language centered on the full range of human experience.” “[Cats] approached human settlements because there was food — concentrated rodents thriving on grain accumulations,” Dr. Geigl told Medical News Today. “Humans had a real interest in having cats around. They were just happy with the cats feasting on the rodents that destroyed their cereals.” “The subtle and somewhat unpredictable responses cats give us, give us the perception that we are chosen — or perceived as ‘special’ when a response from a cat does occur,” she explained. “Because the response tends to take a little bit more time to emerge, we are captivated by a desire to know what the cat will do.” “Because the nature and timing of their actions are less predictable, we may remain captivated, almost in an addictive kind of way — you can’t rip yourself away because that purr, that special rub may be just around the corner.” Digital media executive Daniel Fisher helped with the research. In an interview with Metro, he gave his take on the online cat craze. “The most popular internet cats display human characteristics, mirroring our everyday habits. The Internet cat Hall of Fame features grumpy, affectionate, keyboard playing, surprised, talking and angry cats,” Fisher explained. “The vast majority of cat videos online are cute,” he said. “But the superstars are the ones who are hilarious, make us smile, and want to share with our friends and followers.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
