Book on the history of bathing customs and baths, including myths and rituals connected with water, and water motifs in art. Richly illustrated with (colour) photographs.
Title | Taking the waters : spirit, art, sensuality |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 1992 |
Authors | Croutier, AL |
Pagination | 224 p.: photogr., ill. |
Date Published | 1992-01-01 |
Publisher | Abbeville Press |
Place Published | New York, NY, USA |
ISBN Number | 1558595651 |
Keywords | bathing facilities, bathing practices, cultural aspects |
Abstract | Book on the history of bathing customs and baths, including myths and rituals connected with water, and water motifs in art. Richly illustrated with (colour) photographs. |
Notes | Bibliography: p. 216-217. - Includes index |
Custom 1 | 271.0 |