Objects of Desire - The Eroticism of Touch
Eroticism, art, and the aesthetics of longingBy Hans-Jürgen Döpp
Length42m
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Since humans first began thinking creatively – as opposed to merely procreatively – about sex, men and women have spiced up their love lives with this and that. Every civilization has come up with its own sex objects and sex toys. From rudimentarily-fashioned objects to the most exquisite ivory carvings of the Far East, eroticism has found expression in a multitude of different forms all displayed here. The beauty and the craftsmanship of these artistic masterpieces bear striking witness to the powers of generation in every culture throughout history. From works of art to sex toys, historian Hans-Jürgen Döpp analyses the complexities of human behaviour and the secret delights of those who own the little treasures featured in this book.
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GenreOther, Health and Wellness
Length42 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2“SEE ME! - TOUCH ME!” The eroticism of touch
3Chessmen, Ivory, King and Bishop.
4Chessmen, Ivory, King and Bishop.
5Cigarette Box, which belonged to the Maharadjah of Cooch Bihar in Bengale, or rather, Bihar. Ivory. The box was made in Italy at the end of the 19th century. (Top and bottom)
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6The Curious Mother in Law, polychrome porcelain, Vienna, second half of 19th century.
7Tender Lovers, polychrome Bisque Porcelain, Vienna, Biedermeier.
8Cigarette Holder, made from meerschaum and amber, historism, second half of the 19th century, probably from Vienna.
9Cigarette Holder, meerschaum, Vienna, the middle of the 19th century.
10Ithyphallic Minotaur, bronze of the Munich gynecologist,. Rudolf Rehbach (b. 1951), 1976.
11Lady with little dog, ca. 1920. Terracota.
12Solitary Pleasures, painting on ivory, Biedermeier.
13Happiness from Behind, ivory medallion, Biedermeier, adapted from a painting by François Boucher (1703-1770), a favorite painter of Ludwig XV.
14Satyr and Nymph on Arabian Rug Performing Cunnilingus, viennese bronze by Bergman.
15Lovers, Bronze by Casarotti.
16Ball Clocks, the Company Doxa from Le Locle (Switzerland), established by Georges Ducommun (1868-1936). Casing made of argentite (new silver or china silver). Painting and reconstruction of erotic clocks started in the 1880’s in Budapest. Penis is the second hand on the clock face. (Top and bottom)
17Egyptian Sarcophagus with Girl, Franz Bergman, Vienna, Jugendstil. Bronze, ca. 1905. (Top and bottom)
18Chair Carved and adapted, after photos of furniture from the estate of Katharine the Great.
19A Brothel Is Opened, by the French artist Dominique Larrivez who thus protested against the closing of bawdy houses. They were closed on April 13, 1946—the Maisons Closes in France.
20Walrus Tooth, With erotic engraving, 19th century.
21Man Walking Over a Giant Penis, bronze, ca. 1900.
22Tribute to Pan, group made of wood painted with oil. Southern Germany, 18th century.
23Lovers, original is a bronze casting by Casarotti, 1910.
24Arab Slave Trader, Viennese bronze, ca. 1910. Arm moves in order to hide the girl’s nudeness.
25Erotic jewel box, It contains three ivory dildos and a small ivory cream bowl. This object, of fine workmanship, which might go unnoticed when closed and sit on the sideboard of any decent bourgeois household, comes from England and dates from the second half of the 19th century. (Top and bottom)
26The Sheik’s Cat, from the Arabian series of Bergman, Vienna. Designed by Tiffany, New York. (Top and bottom)
27Replica of Chastity Belt, Middle Ages, Worn by a Lady in the absence of her knight to prevent unfaithfulness. These curious objects, however, belong mainly in the area of myth making.
28Chastity Belts, Early 17th century. (Venus Bands, Virgin's Belts, Modesty Belts, Florentine Belts.) Iron, etched, gilded, with leather lining, probably Italian. Latin inscription translates as: “Everyone, even those attempting with a finger, will be judged. Sex offenders beware.”
29Phallus made from glass, designed by Renato Analué, Italy, ca. 1960. This glass sculpture was originally in the private possession of the writer Alberto Moravia.
30Pipe with Nymph, Meerschaum pipe with a practical amber mouthpiece, Vienna, second half 19th century.
31Viennese Bronze, During the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph, Vienna became a center of the artistic metal processing industry. The works later known as Viennese bronzes were a specialty of the Viennese art and craft industry in the years between 1870 and 1930.
32Woman under a movable clothes, bronze.
33Woman pulling up stockings, Vienna bronze. Ca. 1920.
34A monk – and what he is thinking of, Vienna bronze. Ca. 1900.
35Bordello scene, in the background – the Madam collecting the money. Medallion the 18th century. The hard to recognize wine glass in the woman’s hand indicates that she is a prostitute. Rear: Tortoiseshell with intarsia. (Top and bottom)
36Three Female Pissers, Bisque porcelain. Belien, ca. 1900.
37Bowl offering a risqué view from underneath, Bisque porcelain. French. Ca. 1920. (Top and bottom)
38Ivory pendant, Gold and one pearl. (Man’s) hand grasping a penis. Contemporary.
39Ivory phallus with engravings and silver lock, England. 1850.
40Lesbian couple, Bronze. By Lambeaux. Ca. 1910.
41Lady with dog, Motif after a painting by Boucher. Carved ivory. French. Ca. 1900.
42Kris Blade Handles, from Java, 19th century. The erotic kris or creese blade handles are part of a wavy, double-edged dagger made from wood, horn, and bones depicting demons, ancestors, or gods, which are to protect the carrier or owner of such a dagger.
43Kris Blade Handles, from Java, 19th century. The erotic kris or creese blade handles are part of a wavy, double-edged dagger made from wood, horn, and bones depicting demons, ancestors, or gods, which are to protect the carrier or owner of such a dagger.
44Ritual Phalli, Bali, 20th century.
45Love Positions, Bali, contemporary work.
46Love Positions, Bali, contemporary work.
47Ritual phallus from Bali, 20th Century
48Balinese Drums, The penises can be removed and used as drumsticks, Bali, contemporary work.
49Ritual Phalli, Bali, 20th century. (Top and bottom)
50Doctor Figurines (known as Doctor Lady), In Chine in the Empire, it was not the custom for women to undress in front of doctors. With the help of the figurines, the doctor explained to the patient the root of her suffering. 19th-20th century. (Top and bottom)
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