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Images of Lust: Sexual Carvings on Medieval Churches

James Jerman

This fascinating study examines the origins and purpose of the sexually explicit carvings found on a number of medieval churches in Britain, Ireland, France and Spain.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Aug 18th, 2016
  • Pages: 168
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.70in - 7.60in - 0.60in - 1.40lb
  • EAN: 9781138153257
  • Categories: History - GeneralArchaeologySculpture & Installation

About the Author

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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Praise for this book

'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