Classic Muscle Art: Muscular Ideals and Inspirations

A unique and fascinating journey into Muscle Art by two leading Physical Culture historians, Alan Radley and David Gentle. This exciting study comprehensively explores the art of the muscular body, as it has developed and evolved throughout time, and in all its variety and wonder. We investigate the Muscular Ideal as exemplified in sports like weightlifting and bodybuilding, plus in sculpture, painting and photography, movies and cartoons etc. An exhaustive history of Muscle Art is brought to life in a vibrant cultural context. Contains ~ 1000 illustrations