The erotic sentiments described in the Hindu love classic the Kama Sutraconstitute the most famous work on sex ever created Written almost 2000 years ago the Kama Sutra deals with all aspects of sexual life including the principles & techniques of sexual pleasure & how to best achieve ecstatic expression of life's beauty In this complete & illustrated guide Lance Dane accompanies the Kama Sutratext with 269 illustrations & great works of art that encompass coins palm leaf manuscripts sculptures ancient toys jewelry architecture ivory combs birch bark cloth paintings frescoes & scrolls Gathered from museums & private collections around the world-as well as the author's own collection of over 300000 photographs-these rare images clearly illustrate all 64 sexual positions & the erotic instructions set forth in the Kama Sutra The result is a dazzling & sensuous reading experience through which the teachings of the Kama Sutraspring to life