Born by Aphrodite

By Eugene Roik

Erotica, as love itself, is extremely variable, and naturally accompanies humans wherever and whenever they are, and for as long as they live. This book contains excerpts from the world classical literature and carefully selected illustrative material ranging from Pierrot Della Francesco to Lucas Cranach the Elder, from Guillio Romano to Rubens, from Boucher to Ingres, and from Serov to Picasso. The author compares essential values in manifestation of the "basic instinct" in arts and moral heritage of various epochs and civilizations. This analysis, undoubtedly, can help readers make another step forward to learning and comprehending the importance of erotica in human cultural development from ancient to modern times. Furthermore, this information can facilitate insight into the human nature itself, and help develop some new perspective as regards human life and its immortal values.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Саммит-книга
• Release date: Jun 11, 2017
• ISBN: 9786177560011