The search for physical perfection began with the Greeks, who first competed nude in athletic games in the 8th century BCE and created their gods in the ideal human form. Peak of Perfection celebrates the universal fascination with the nude and the power of beauty. The richly detailed, black and white, fine art photographs portray the apex of youthful vitality and the sublime architecture of the body. Alternately meditative and exhilarating, these dynamic performers express their sensuality and acrobatic skills so ...
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The search for physical perfection began with the Greeks, who first competed nude in athletic games in the 8th century BCE and created their gods in the ideal human form. Peak of Perfection celebrates the universal fascination with the nude and the power of beauty. The richly detailed, black and white, fine art photographs portray the apex of youthful vitality and the sublime architecture of the body. Alternately meditative and exhilarating, these dynamic performers express their sensuality and acrobatic skills so dramatically that the images leap off the page and grab you by the heart. Couples express the passion of romantic love and soloists display their virtuosity, the result of countless hours of training. Meticulously selected quotes from poets, artists, and philosophers throughout history complement the intimate portraits. This deluxe collection is a compelling invitation to contemplate beauty and to share with someone you love.
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Add this copy of Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes to cart. $33.85, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Add this copy of Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes to cart. $34.66, like new condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Add this copy of Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes to cart. $36.27, like new condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0764347780. The dust jacket has a nick to the front panel, and rubbing along the bottom rear edge. Pictorial boards in a matching dust jacket with gray endpapers. Features foldout illustrations.; [131] pages.
Add this copy of Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes to cart. $58.65, new condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
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Add this copy of Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes to cart. $56.25, new condition, Sold by ICR Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Media, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Schiffer Publishing.
