Author: Tooth

The pursuit of sexual freedom was unparalleled in its defiance of the times, yet elite society found itself in a position to fully exploit its pleasures. Previously, sexual gratification had been confined under the veil of personal and religious responsibility, with disease posing a threat and pregnancy carrying serious risks. The Enlightenment of the 18th…

In the realm of Greek mythology, a tapestry woven with threads of justice and vengeance unfolds, revealing tales of gods and mortals entangled in the intricate dance of retribution. More often than not, it is the divine beings who mete out punishments that far outweigh the transgressions of mere mortals. Within this mythological tapestry, the…

Stepping into the realm of Japanese artistry, Ryoko Kimura, born in 1971, stands as a luminary renowned for her mastery in nihonga-style paintings, a tradition steeped in classical Japanese artistic conventions. Kimura’s canvas unfolds with the delicate portrayal of exquisite young boys, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Art historian Yuji Yamashita, entranced by…

In the labyrinthine corridors of ancient lore, where myths and reality intertwine like vines, the saga of Jason and Medea emerges as a tapestry woven with threads of passion, fury, and vengeance. A narrative that transcends the boundaries of time, it unfurls a compelling exploration into the beguiling depths of blind infatuation and the profound…

Greek mythology teems with narratives of justice and vengeance. Often, the gods mete out punishments that far outweigh the misdeeds committed by mere mortals. Hera’s fury about her husband’s illegitimate son, Hercules, for example, led her to send two snakes to destroy him (though she didn’t succeed). Still, there are satisfying revenge stories in Greek…

The Renaissance stands as a pinnacle in the annals of art history, an era where brilliant artists ushered in a revolutionary perspective on aesthetic standards. Within this transformative period, the celebration of the innate beauty of the human body took center stage, captivating audiences with a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of form and grace.…

Lᴜіѕ ?ісагdo Fаɩeгo, гeпowпed аѕ tһe Ɗᴜke of LаЬгапzапo, wаѕ а һіɡһɩу eѕteemed Տрапіѕһ агtіѕt wһoѕe гemагkаЬɩe tаɩeпtѕ ɩeft ап іпdeɩіЬɩe mагk oп tһe агt woгɩd. Ɓoгп oп Mау 23, 1851, Fаɩeгo’ѕ агtіѕtіс joᴜгпeу wаѕ oпe of раѕѕіoп, deteгmіпаtіoп, апd сeɩeѕtіаɩ іпѕрігаtіoп. Hіѕ mаѕteгу of femаɩe пᴜdeѕ, аɩoпɡ wіtһ һіѕ сарtіⱱаtіпɡ рoгtгауаɩѕ of mуtһoɩoɡісаɩ, oгіeпtаɩіѕt,…

The Harem in Arabic is called “haram,” which means “forbidden.” Only the owners of the palace, called Sultan, and their sons are allowed to set foot in this area. But for everyone else, the Harem is an extremely strict forbidden area. The strict prohibition is even recorded by a Turkish historian named Dursun Bay: “If…

Kobayashi Eitaku (1843-1890) was a renowned Japanese artist known for his exceptional talent in creating shunga, a traditional form of erotic art. His captivating shunga collection comprises twelve exquisite silk paintings that showcase his mastery in depicting sensuality and beauty. Eitaku’s artwork delicately explores themes of love, intimacy, and human connections, reflecting the cultural expressions…

Yamamoto Fumihiko is a Western-style painter and printmaker born in Tokyo in 1937. Now he is a professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba and a member of the Japanese Art Academy, who lives in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture (50 km from the center of Tokyo). In Japan, Fumihiko is an acknowledged artist with many…