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In what ways can erotica chart the story of a nation in transition? What can it reveal about the discontinuities - and uncomfortable parallels - between the periods of political and economic turmoil that characterize modern German history?
The rapid modernization of the German Empire in 1871 led to large-scale transformations in the cultural, social, and political spheres. Exploring a rich diversity of erotic visual art - from paintings and photographs, to postcards and graphic folios - this volume reveals the impact of these changes on the erotic interests of the nation. Across diverse forms of artistic production, reception, and circulation, Erotic Art in Modern Germany argues for the significance and cultural value of erotica. It presents work by both highly regarded and lesser-known artists and examines themes such as legal cultures and the impact of censorship, sexuality and sexual reform, and changing political frameworks, from imperialism to fascism. 10 chapters study diverse topics that engage with philological and ethnographic approaches to erotic art, demonstrate how scientific developments shape erotica, and investigate the ways in which works intersect with debates on gender and sexuality.Camilla Smith is Associate Professor in Art History in the Department of Art History, Curating and Visual Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK. She is the author of Jeanne Mammen (Bloomsbury, 2023) and has published widely on erotic visual culture in Oxford Art Journal, Art History, and The Art Bulletin.
Ty Vanover is an instructor in the department of Art & Art History at Dickinson College. His work has appeared in Oxford Art Journal, Arts, and Ikonotheka.Thanks for subscribing!
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