Eros and Sexuality in Islamic Art

Eros and Sexuality in Islamic Art
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 1409464385
ISBN-13 : 9781409464389
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Book Synopsis Eros and Sexuality in Islamic Art by : Francesca Leoni

Download or read book Eros and Sexuality in Islamic Art written by Francesca Leoni and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated to the topic of eroticism and sexuality in the visual production of the medieval and early modern Muslim world, this volume offers new insights and methodological models that extend our understanding of erotic and sexual subjects in the Islamic tradition. The essays shed light on the diverse socio-cultural milieus of erotic images, on the motivations underlying their production, and on the responses generated by their circulation.


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