Images of Lust: Sexual Carving on Medieval Churches - Softcover
An abundance of 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 magical fertility symbols or idols in 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 teaching.
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James Jerman, after retiring from the School of Education at Leicester University, continues to be a part-time tutor in local history in the Department of Adult Education. Anthony Weir is a freelance photographer and artist and travelled widely in Europe to draw illustrations and take photographs for this book.
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'This is an interesting investigation of a fascinating subject'. - British Book News
'This is a serious book aimed at the general reader. It presents detailed information concerning the distribution of the various subjects...' - Catholic Herald
'This is a serious book aimed at the general reader. It presents detailed information concerning the distribution of the various subjects...' - Catholic Herald
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- PublisherTrafalgar Square Publishing
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0713474041
- ISBN 13 9780713474046
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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