Hidden Sex: Art and Shame

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 15, 2023

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Production

ARTE,Harbor Films

Director

Agnès Obadia

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt26475815