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Sexual personae : art and decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson / Camille Paglia

This survey explores the links between Western art and pagan ritual from ancient Egypt through to the late nineteenth century. It examines the relationship between sexuality and culture while challenging established political and social assumptions.

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Accession Number: 19692

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