Sexual Personae
Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson (Yale Nota Bene S.)
byCamille Paglia
From ancient Egypt through the nineteenth century, Sexual Personae explores the provocative connections between art and pagan ritual; between Emily Dickinson and the Marquis de Sade; between Lord Byron and Elvis Presley. It ultimately challenges the cultural assumptions of both conservatives and traditional liberals. 47 photographs.
Language
en
Published on
10/09/2001
Pages
736
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780300091274
Who is this book for? Readers interested in art history, cultural criticism, and sexuality.
Topics SexualityArtCultural Critique
MoodReflective, Mysterious
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
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