Erotica Universalis

Erotic art has been produced by artists throughout history, inspired by their fantasies, obsessions, and libido. This new hardcover edition of the classic 1995 best seller, Erotica Universalis, reveals that not only famous writers but also great artists were inspired to provide illustrations for these naughty books.

Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 24 December 2019
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

From the very beginning of time, dating back to the days of Adam and Eve, artists of all ages, spanning from the ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations to the renowned names of Rembrandt, Courbet, Degas, and Picasso, have been captivated by their fantasies, obsessions, and libidos, resulting in the creation of erotic works that have been carefully guarded from the public eye. For our exploration into the realm of Erotica Universalis, we delve into the depths of museums and venture into the private libraries of our nation and individuals. What we uncover is a fascinating revelation: not only did most renowned writers like Ovid, Aretino, Voltaire, Verlaine, and Maupassant pen erotic texts that pushed the boundaries of decency, but also that great artists such as Boucher, Fragonard, Dalí, and Matisse were inspired to provide visually captivating illustrations for these naughty books. In celebration of the timeless classic, originally published in 1995, we have curated a selection of highlights from our extensive Erotica Universalis collection for this new hardcover edition.

Weight: 1134g
Dimension: 146 x 207 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836547789