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Looking At Lovemaking
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Author : John R. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2001-04-16
Looking At Lovemaking written by John R. Clarke and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-16 with Art categories.
"Clarke teaches us to think about how this art was understood and felt by those who lived with it in their daily lives and he speculates that it might even reflect what the Romans actually did. This is the first genuinely contextual and theoretically informed study we have of a vast panoply of classical art about sex. It will be an illuminating book for classicists, historians, and anybody else who finds lovemaking interesting."—Thomas Laqueur, author of Making Sex "There are few scholars as able to take on this material, as well versed in theories of sexuality, and as comfortable dealing with both heterosexual and homoerotic content as Clarke. The topic is timely and the execution is professional."—Natalie Kampen, Barnard College "This book should attract not only classicists, but also scholars of sexuality in any field. Clarke succeeds both in introducing little-known material and in defamiliarizing the familiar examples of erotic art."—Anthony Corbeill, University of Kansas "Looking at Lovemaking proves that the ancients were very different from you and me—that they saw sex not primarily as procreation and never as sin but rather as sport, art, and pleasure, an activity full of humor, tenderness and above all variety. John R. Clarke, by looking at Roman artifacts from several centuries destined to be used by different social classes, reveals that the erotic visual record is far more varied, open-minded and playful than are written moral strictures, which were narrowly formulated by the élite and for the élite. This book is at once discreet and bold—discreetly respectful of nuance and context, boldly clear in drawing the widest possible conclusions about the malleability of human behavior. Clarke has, with meticulous scholarship and a fresh approach, vindicated Foucault's revolutionary claims for the social construction of sexuality."—Edmund White, author of The Beautiful Room is Empty
Looking At Lovemaking
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Author : John R. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-09-01
Looking At Lovemaking written by John R. Clarke and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-01 with Art categories.
What did sex mean to the ancient Romans? In this lavishly illustrated study, John R. Clarke investigates a rich assortment of Roman erotic art to answer this question—and along the way, he reveals a society quite different from our own. Clarke reevaluates our understanding of Roman art and society in a study informed by recent gender and cultural studies, and focusing for the first time on attitudes toward the erotic among both the Roman non-elite and women. This splendid volume is the first study of erotic art and sexuality to set these works—many newly discovered and previously unpublished—in their ancient context and the first to define the differences between modern and ancient concepts of sexuality using clear visual evidence. Roman artists pictured a great range of human sexual activities—far beyond those mentioned in classical literature—including sex between men and women, men and men, women and women, men and boys, threesomes, foursomes, and more. Roman citizens paid artists to decorate expensive objects, such as silver and cameo glass, with scenes of lovemaking. Erotic works were created for and sold to a broad range of consumers, from the elite to the very poor, during a period spanning the first century B.C. through the mid-third century of our era. This erotic art was not hidden away, but was displayed proudly in homes as signs of wealth and luxury. In public spaces, artists often depicted outrageous sexual acrobatics to make people laugh. Looking at Lovemaking depicts a sophisticated, pre-Christian society that placed a high value on sexual pleasure and the art that represented it. Clarke shows how this culture evolved within religious, social, and legal frameworks that were vastly different from our own and contributes an original and controversial chapter to the history of human sexuality.
Looking At Laughter
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Author : John R. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2007-11-17
Looking At Laughter written by John R. Clarke and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-17 with Art categories.
In this fresh, accessible, and beautifully illustrated book, his third to examine an aspect of Roman visual culture, John R. Clarke explores the question, "What made Romans laugh?" Looking at Laughter examines a heterogeneous corpus of visual material, from the crudely obscene to the exquisitely sophisticated and from the playful to the deadly serious—everything from street theater to erudite paintings parodying the emperor. Nine chapters, organized under the rubrics of Visual Humor, Social Humor, and Sexual Humor, analyze a wide range of visual art, including wall painting, sculpture, mosaics, and ceramics. Archaeological sites, as well as a range of ancient texts, inscriptions, and graffiti, provide the background for understanding the how and why of humorous imagery. This entertaining study offers fascinating insights into the mentality of Roman patrons and viewers who enjoyed laughing at the gods, the powers-that-be, and themselves.
Un Roman Sex
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Author : Tatiana Ivleva
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-04-23
Un Roman Sex written by Tatiana Ivleva and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-23 with History categories.
Un-Roman Sex explores how gender and sex were perceived and represented outside the Mediterranean core of the Roman Empire. The volume critically explores the gender constructs and sexual behaviours in the provinces and frontiers in light of recent studies of Roman erotic experience and flux gender identities. At its core, it challenges the unproblematised extension of the traditional Romano-Hellenistic model to the provinces and frontiers. Did sexual relations and gender identities undergo processes of "provincialisation" or "barbarisation" similar to other well-known aspects of cultural negotiation and syncretism in provincial and border regions, for example in art and religion? The 11 chapters that make up the volume explore these issues from a variety of angles, providing a balanced and rounded view through use of literary, epigraphic, and archaeological evidence. Accordingly, the contributions represent new and emerging ideas on the subject of sex, gender, and sexuality in the Roman provinces. As such, Un-Roman Sex will be of interest to higher-level undergraduates and graduates/academics studying the Roman empire, gender, and sexuality in the ancient world and at the Roman frontiers.
Art In The Lives Of Ordinary Romans
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Author : John R. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2006-04-17
Art In The Lives Of Ordinary Romans written by John R. Clarke and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-17 with Art categories.
"Art in the Lives of Ordinary Romans is superbly out of the ordinary. John Clarke's significant and intriguing book takes stock of a half-century of lively discourse on the art and culture of Rome's non-elite patrons and viewers. Its compelling case studies on religion, work, spectacle, humor, and burial in the monuments of Pompeii and Ostia, which attempt to revise the theory of trickle-down Roman art, effectively refine our understanding of Rome's pluralistic society. Ordinary Romans-whether defined in imperialistic monuments or narrating their own stories through art in houses, shops, and tombs-come to life in this stimulating work."—Diana E. E. Kleiner, author of Roman Sculpture "John R. Clarke again addresses the neglected underside of Roman art in this original, perceptive analysis of ordinary people as spectators, consumers, and patrons of art in the public and private spheres of their lives. Clarke expands the boundaries of Roman art, stressing the defining power of context in establishing Roman ways of seeing art. And by challenging the dominance of the Roman elite in image-making, he demonstrates the constitutive importance of the ordinary viewing public in shaping Roman visual imagery as an instrument of self-realization."—Richard Brilliant, author of Commentaries on Roman Art, Visual Narratives, and Gesture and Rank in Roman Art "John Clarke reveals compelling details of the tastes, beliefs, and biases that shaped ordinary Romans' encounters with works of art-both public monuments and private art they themselves produced or commissioned. The author discusses an impressively wide range of material as he uses issues of patronage and archaeological context to reconstruct how workers, women, and slaves would have experienced works as diverse as the Ara Pacis of Augustus, funerary decoration, and tavern paintings at Pompeii. Clarke's new perspective yields countless valuable insights about even the most familiar material."—Anthony Corbeill, author of Nature Embodied: Gesture in Ancient Rome "How did ordinary Romans view official paintings glorifying emperors? What did they intend to convey about themselves when they commissioned art? And how did they use imagery in their own tombstones and houses? These are among the questions John R. Clarke answers in his fascinating new book. Charting a new approach to people's art, Clarke investigates individual images for their functional connections and contexts, broadening our understanding of the images themselves and of the life and culture of ordinary Romans. This original and vital book will appeal to everyone who is interested in the visual arts; moreover, specialists will find in it a wealth of stimulating ideas for further study."—Paul Zanker, author of The Mask of Socrates: The Image of the Intellectual in Antiquity
The Art Of Sensual Loving
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Author : Andrew Stanway
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2010-02-01
The Art Of Sensual Loving written by Andrew Stanway and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-01 with Self-Help categories.
In this classic guide to lovemaking, Dr. Andrew Stanway shows couples how the simple pleasures of courtship and romance, flirtation and seduction, can greatly enhance a loving, sexual relationship. By focusing less on physical penetration, and more on the delicious and arousing art of seduction and foreplay, this unique handbook shows how couples can heighten their sexual pleasure in exciting new ways. With full-color exciting yet tasteful illustrations showing the way, you’ll learn all about attraction and courtship, the art of seduction, the role of fantasy, love, sex, and romance, the sexual body, how to create romance, sensual and erotic massage, the role of sex toys, precautions and protection, and lovemaking positions. In his trademark frank and informative style, Dr. Stanway includes sections on: Mutual attraction Seduction Love, sex, and romance Arousal Sex drive Desire Masturbation Oral sex The power of touch And more This is a revised and updated edition of an erotic classic, published on the 20th anniversary of its original launch. It’s a must-have for every couple looking to explore new levels of intimacy.
Sex Knowledge And Receptions Of The Past
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Author : Kate Fisher
language : en
Publisher: Classical Presences
Release Date : 2015
Sex Knowledge And Receptions Of The Past written by Kate Fisher and has been published by Classical Presences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
Sex: how should we do it, when should we do it, and with whom? How should we talk about and represent sex, what social institutions should regulate it, and what are other people doing? Throughout history human beings have searched for answers to such questions by turning to the past, whether through archaeological studies of prehistoric sexual behaviour, by reading Casanova's memoirs, or as modern visitors on the British Museum LGBT trail. In this ground-breaking collection, leading scholars show that claims about the past have been crucial in articulating sexual morals, driving political, legal, and social change, shaping individual identities, and constructing and grounding knowledge about sex. With its interdisciplinary perspective and its focus on the construction of knowledge, the volume explores key methodological problems in the history of sexuality, and is also an inspiration and a provocation to scholars working in related fields - historians, classicists, Egyptologists, and scholars of the Renaissance and of LGBT and gender studies - inviting them to join a much-needed interdisciplinary conversation.
The Studia Philonica Annual Xxxi 2019
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Author : David T. Runia
language : en
Publisher: SBL Press
Release Date : 2019-11-20
The Studia Philonica Annual Xxxi 2019 written by David T. Runia and has been published by SBL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-20 with Religion categories.
Studies on Philo and Hellenistic Judaism from experts in the field The Studia Philonica Annual is a scholarly journal devoted to the study of Hellenistic Judaism, particularly the writings and thought of the Hellenistic-Jewish writer Philo of Alexandria. This volume includes articles on allegory, Platonic interpretations of the law, rhetoric, and Philo’s thoughts on reincarnation. Features: Articles on aspects of Hellenistic Judaism written by scholars from around the world Comprehensive bibliography and book reviews
Sex Positions
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Author : Jessica Perel
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-11-06
Sex Positions written by Jessica Perel and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-06 with categories.
Become a Great Lover! Have you ever wondered how to take your sexual life to the next level? Do you feel that sex with your partner might be too unpredictable? Are you looking for new ways to spice things up? Don't worry! There are exciting and stimulating ways to improve your sexual life and relationship with your man or woman. After spending a long time together, some couples might fall into a monotonous routine and deal with stress and fatigue that can lead to not having an active sex life. If you have tried a lot of different things to turn things around, you might think that there are no other techniques left to try. However, this book can be the only guide that you are waiting for in order to become a great lover. Furthermore, reading this book can be an amazing way to learn how to please your partner and vice versa. You and your significant other can keep on improving your sexual lives, no matter how much time you have been together or how old you may be. In Sex Positions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Master the Art of Love Making you will be able to see the following: A simple yet comprehensive guide of how to reach orgasm and provide one to your partner 40 innovative and hot sex positions worth trying Turn classic sexual positions into more pleasant experiences How to use foreplay to heat things up before having sex New and stimulating oral sex positions Useful tricks and tools that will help you to accelerate the stimulation process Thrilling ideas to make things more interesting for you and your partner Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button!
The Roman Gaze
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Author : David Fredrick
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2002-11-18
The Roman Gaze written by David Fredrick and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-18 with History categories.
Sharrock.--William C. Fitzgerald, University of California, Berkeley "American Historical Review"