Manual Of Classical Erotology (de Figuris Veneris)

Forberg, a German philosopher and classicist, delves into the various "figures" of Venus (the Roman goddess of love) and their representations in art and literature, offering a detailed study of sexual symbolism and practices in ancient Greece and Rome. The work is part of a tradition of 19th-century academic interest in classical antiquity, though it is notable for its more explicit engagement with themes of eroticism and human desire.The book combines historical analysis with a focus on the social, cultural, and philosophical aspects of sexuality in the classical world. Although it was considered controversial at the time of its publication due to its frank treatment of erotic subjects, "De figuris Veneris" remains a significant scholarly work for those studying the history of sexuality, classical art, and the cultural role of eroticism in ancient civilizations.