Images of Lust : Sexual Carvings on Medieval Churches

Images of Lust : Sexual Carvings on Medieval Churches

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Book Description

From the famous sheela-na-gigs, through all forms of exhibitionists-mermaids, centaurs, misers and priapic figures--extraordinary sculptures considered "obscene" by today's standards may be found on churches in Britain, Ireland, France and Spain. This book examines their origins and purposes and sees them not as sacrilegious figures, or symbols, nor even as idols of ancient pre-Christian religions, but as serious works that dealt with the sexual customs and salvation of medieval folk, and thus gave support to the church's moral teachings.

Images of Lust : Sexual Carvings on Medieval Churches,Anthony Weir,James Jerman,Routledge,0415151562,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Christianity - History - General,Church decoration and ornament,Erotic sculpture, European,History - General,History - Medieval,Nudes & Erotic,Religious Buildings Architecture,Sculpture,Sculpture, Medieval,Themes, motives,Art / History / General,Erotic art,Interior design,Ireland,Religious buildings,Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church,Romanesque art,Spain,United Kingdom, Great Britain

Book Contents:

1. Inconsistencies in Greek and Roman Religion II: Transition and Reversal in Myth and Ritual (Studies in Greek and Roman Religion, Vol 6)
2. INSPIRATION DECORATION : STARTING POINTS FOR STYLISH ROOMS
3. Irreplaceable Artifacts : Decorating the Home with Architectural Ornament
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8. Kitchens: Good Ideas (Good Ideas)
9. Klein Dytham Architecture: Frame Monographs of Contemporary Interior Architects
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