Status
Available
Call number
Series
Collection
Publication
Element Books Ltd (1995), 192 pages
Description
In many ancient faiths sexuality was the ultimate sacred act and symbolized the central holy sacrament. Lust originally meant a religious joy experienced as unity with the godhead. This gift book explores the origins and practices of religious sexuality in many cultures worldwide. Included are the erotic sculpture and paintings of ancient Greece and Rome, illustrations from Japanese pillow books, Asian temple art, erotic Indian and Persian miniatures, as well as the work of well-known European artists from the Classical, Renaissance and Romantic periods.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
192 p.; 7.75 inches
ISBN
1852306580 / 9781852306588
Local notes
MFT - Estate of Sarah Ripley
Other editions
Sacred Sexuality (Sacred Arts) by A. T. Mann (Paperback)
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