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Art : a sex book

by John Waters, Bruce Hainley

This book explores the theme of sex and sexuality in art, presenting a curated selection of works from seventy artists organised into exhibition-style rooms. The featured paintings, sculptures and photographs are accompanied by a dialogue on attitudes towards the body.

Accession 1577 ISBN 0500284350 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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Art Art and Society Beauty Family and Society Painting Philosophy Sex
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