Erotic Art In Pompeii: The Secret Collection Of The National Museum Of Naples
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michael Grant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Littlehampton Book Services Lt, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: wear and fraying to external dust cover; first few inside front and back pages have yellow stains; rest of pages in otherwise good condition
This scholarly work Erotic Art In Pompeii: The Secret Collection Of The National Museum Of Naples uncovers the fascinating world of ancient Roman sexuality as depicted in the art preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. It presents a comprehensive visual and historical account of the artifacts once hidden away in the National Museum of Naples. The text illustrates the social and cultural attitudes towards eroticism in Pompeii, offering profound insights into daily life and religious practices of the era. Michael Grant chronicles the discovery and interpretation of these unique pieces, providing an authoritative examination of their artistic and historical significance. This compelling volume offers a rare glimpse into an often-misunderstood aspect of classical antiquity.
Author: Michael Grant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Littlehampton Book Services Lt, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: wear and fraying to external dust cover; first few inside front and back pages have yellow stains; rest of pages in otherwise good condition
This scholarly work Erotic Art In Pompeii: The Secret Collection Of The National Museum Of Naples uncovers the fascinating world of ancient Roman sexuality as depicted in the art preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. It presents a comprehensive visual and historical account of the artifacts once hidden away in the National Museum of Naples. The text illustrates the social and cultural attitudes towards eroticism in Pompeii, offering profound insights into daily life and religious practices of the era. Michael Grant chronicles the discovery and interpretation of these unique pieces, providing an authoritative examination of their artistic and historical significance. This compelling volume offers a rare glimpse into an often-misunderstood aspect of classical antiquity.