Censoring the Body
Narrated by Teague Dean
Studies in World Art, Book 18
- Released
- December 5, 2017
- Length
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Cv Publications
This audiobook explores the challenge humans have faced in representing their bodies throughout history, highlighting early art forms from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. It discusses how ancient sculptures and images often emphasized exaggerated sexual characteristics, serving as symbols of fertility and survival. Notable examples include the Venus of Willendorf and various jade figures from ancient China, illustrating how early cultures focused on specific body features to express vital themes.
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