Concubines and Courtesans: Women in Chinese Erotic Art
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791346296 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. From the Inside Flap This dazzling array of exquisite and intimate art from one of the world's most renowned collectors covers more than three centuries of Chinese erotic art
"Great pictures and good background" according to Robin Hamilton-Coates. Excellent book with interesting background about an intelligent topic.Great pictures and fantastic review of historical content. Good source material for artists.. "Great pictures" according to ephyfe. I must admit I didn't read the text but the book has a lot of great vintage pictures of sexy Chinese women. If you like that then the book is worth it. You just don't see many books around like this. The book is 10.Great pictures ephyfe I must admit I didn't read the text but the book has a lot of great vintage pictures of sexy Chinese women. If you like that then the book is worth it. You just don't see many books around like this. The book is 10.4 x 12 inches so many of the pictures are of good size.. x 12 inches so many of the pictures are of good size.. caroline dumergue said One Star. expected more from the 19"One Star" according to caroline dumergue. expected more from the 1920s - not enough covered from this period.. 0s - not enough covered from this period.
This dazzling array of exquisite and intimate art from one of the world's most renowned collectors covers more than three centuries of Chinese erotic art. This opulently illustrated volume offers a wide-ranging examination of erotic artifacts from the end of the Ming Dynasty, around 1600, to the heyday of Shanghai in the 1920s. Examining these works as artifacts of Chinese culture, this book gives a uniquely comprehensive perspective on eroticism, romantic love, religious belief, and gender roles in Chinese history.. It includes luxurious reproductions of prints, watercolors, oil paintings, ivory carvings, pottery, fans, and screens, among other items.The author gives a careful analysis of the history of erotic art in China and includes rare photographs on subjects such as foot binding and prostitution
BERTHOLET is an artist, writer, and collector specializing in Chinese erotic art, opium pipes, and various luxury collectibles. He lives in Amsterdam. FERRY M. . He is the author of Gardens of Pleasure (Prestel)