This illustrated book presents representations of erotic art, the oldest civilizations in the mid-20th century. Ingres, Fragonard, Japanese and Chinese prints, frescoes and vases from ancient Rome, 16th century engravings, daguerreotypes from the late 19th century, drawings by Rodin, works by Schiele... Suggestive or crude, these representations are among the most beautiful and remarkable in the history of art.