Love and the Erotic in Art

$24.95 at The Getty Museum.

Stefano Zuffi Even in the Western world, which seems completely accustomed to the widespread appearance of risqué images, an erotic painting from five hundred years ago can still manage to create a sensation. This book, the sixteenth title in the popular Guide to Imagery series, is a delightful romp through the portrayal of love and sexuality in art—age-old subjects depicted in all cultures. The volume surveys Western artworks more or less explicitly illustrating delicate or amorous subjects. The gamut of…