Genre: | Erotic Novels |
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Language : | English |
Published: | September 14, 2005 |
Edition: | 11th |
Hardcover | |
ISBN13: | 9783791331652 |
ISBN10: | 3791331655 |
Pages: | 135 |
Dimensions: | 10.0 x 12.0 x 0.75 inches |
Weight: | 1202.02 g |
This intimate, exquisitely produced collection of two millennia of erotic art takes a fresh look at the genre, offering provocative insights into what distinguishes the merely titillating from the masterful.
Beyond matters of personal taste, the best erotic art sets up a dramatic tension between a sense of pleasure and a sense of place. Icons of Erotic Art brings together 150 sublime examples of this dynamic, covering nearly every major period on art history: ancient, Renaissance and Rococo paintings; treasures from India, Japan and China; Impressionist and Modernist masterpieces; even caricature, cartoons, and Pop Art. These works are given close consideration, enhanced by details and compelling text. The result is a dazzling display of artistic eroticism and a new understanding of how its power transcends time and temperament.