Sex or Symbol

£16.99

Members' price *

  • Investigating overt sexual representations in the art of Greek and Roman life, Johns explains that many of the objects which Victorians found shocking were not all intended to have an erotic purpose. Many had a religious and apotropaic function, and also shed light on social mores of the time.

  • Product code: cmc17133
    Price category: £10 to £25
    World culture: Ancient Rome
    Title: Sex or Symbol
    Subtitle: Erotic Images of Greece and Rome
    Author: Catherine Johns
    ISBN: 9780714117133
    Number of pages: 192
    Size: 276x219mm
    llustrations: 38 colour and 124 b/w
    Standard UK delivery: 3-5 working days (overseas delivery times may vary)

  • Free UK delivery on all BMP books (up to a maximum of 5kg).

    Delivery charges for the rest of the world: are calculated depending on the weight (kg) and destination of the order.

    Estimated Delivery times:
    UK and Europe: 5 - 10 working days.
    Rest of the world: 10 to 28 working days.

    For more information, please see our full Delivery policy here

You may also like

  • The Parthenon Sculptures in the British Museum The Parthenon Sculptures in the British Museum
  • Add The Parthenon Sculptures in the British Museum for only £19.99
  • Add
  • A beautiful photographic tour of the most famous of the surviving sculptures from Ancient Greece in the British Museum in the Parthenon sculptures.
  • Little Book of Erotica Little Book of Erotica
  • Add Little Book of Erotica for only £3.00
  • Add
  • This little book surveys the variety of impulses that have led artists throughout history to create erotica.
We offer gift-wrapping on all our items. Scarves and jewellery are placed in pillow packs or universal jewellery boxes. You can add your own personal message whenever you send anything as a gift.


Can we help?

Delivery Information

The British Museum online shop is able to offer a worldwide delivery service, and free UK delivery on BMP books.
View our delivery information page

Customer Services

Having trouble with your order? You can email us or call:
Customer Services: 0800 218 2222 / +44(0)20 7079 0970
Ticket booking: +44 (0)20 7323 8181
Membership: +44 (0)20 7323 8195

Follow us

Become a fan of the British Museum Shop on Facebook and Twitter to share all the latest offers and exclusive access to new gifts.

Every purchase supports the Museum

 
Feedback Form