Hidden Sex: Art and Shame
7.5
2023
0h 52m
The representation of genitalia in the fine arts was censored for centuries: sexual organs were discreetly hidden among fig leaves, pearls or sheets; and it is still a taboo today. From Antiquity to the present day, the history of puritanism applied to art and the tricks used by artists to circumvent censorship.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
January 15, 2023
Runtime
0h 52m
Rating
7.5
(2 votes)
Genres
Documentary
History
TV Movie
Production Companies
ARTE
Harbor Films
Overview
The representation of genitalia in the fine arts was censored for centuries: sexual organs were discreetly hidden among fig leaves, pearls or sheets; and it is still a taboo today. From Antiquity to the present day, the history of puritanism applied to art and the tricks used by artists to circumvent censorship.
