The Erotic Sentiment in the Paintings of India and Nepal: La Gu a Completa Para Una Buena Salud Postparto

Beautiful erotic scrolls, manuals, or books were customarily presented in Oriental cultures to couples on the occasion of their marriage. These "pillow books" served to break down barriers and initiate the newlyweds into the aesthetics and techniques of physical love. A variety of artistic styles from the pillow books is presented here, bringing together some of the finest examples from India and Nepal.