Erotica Universalis

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Erotica Universalis explores the timeless allure of erotic art and literature, tracing it from ancient times through to more modern masters. This collection reveals how artists and writers have long embraced their passions, creating works often hidden from public view.

A captivating journey through the hidden world of erotic creativity across history.

Since the very beginning, from the story of Adam and Eve onward, artists across all eras have given in to their fantasies and desires. Whether from the Egyptian, Greek, or Roman periods, or from celebrated figures like Rembrandt, Courbet, Degas, and Picasso, erotic art has been a persistent theme-though often concealed by censors.

In Erotica Universalis, we move beyond the secretive vaults of museums and delve into national and private libraries. Here, we uncover that many renowned writers-Ovid, Aretino, Voltaire, Verlaine, and Maupassant among them-crafted texts teetering on the edge of indecency. Likewise, illustrious artists such as Boucher, Fragonard, Dali, and Matisse contributed evocative illustrations to these provocative works.

This new hardcover edition of the classic 1995 bestseller highlights the most striking pieces from the Erotica Universalis collection, offering a unique glimpse into the enduring fascination with erotic expression throughout art and literature.

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