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Sexuality in Western art

by Edward Lucie-Smith

This survey examines the depiction of sexuality in art, tracing its history from Paleolithic origins to the modern era. It analyses how artists have portrayed various forms of eroticism, exploring both covert and overt representations of the human form.

Accession 2071 ISBN 0500202524 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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