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Erotic art of the west / Robert Melville ; with a short history of western erotic art by Simon Wilson

by Robert Melville, Simon Wilson

This illustrated volume examines the representation of sexuality and eroticism in art history. It features colour plates, a bibliography, and an index.

Accession 13853 ISBN 0297004808 Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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