Beyond matters of personal taste, the best erotic art sets up a dramatic tension
between a sense of pleasure and a sense of place. "Icons of Erotic Art brings
together 150 sublime examples of this dynamic, covering nearly every major
period on art history: ancient, Renaissance, and Rococo paintings; treasures
from India, Japan, and China; Impressionist and Modernist masterpieces; even
caricature, cartoons, and Pop Art. These works are given close consideration,
enhanced by details and compelling text. The result is a dazzling display of
artistic eroticism and a new understanding of how its power transcends time and
temperament.