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Sex or symbol : erotic images of Greece and Rome

by Catherine Johns

This study examines the role of sexual imagery in ancient Greek and Roman cultures, exploring how modern suppression of erotic art has influenced contemporary understanding of classical civilisations.

Accession 34368 ISBN 0714180424 Publisher British Museum Press
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