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Erotica (from the Greek ἔρως, eros "desire") is any artistic work that deals substantively with erotically stimulating or sexually arousing subject matter. All forms of art may depict erotic content, including painting, sculpture, photography, drama, film, music or literature. Erotica has high-art aspirations, differentiating it from commercial pornography.[1]
Curiosa is erotica and pornography as discrete, collectible items, usually in published or printed form.
Erotica and pornography [edit]
Distinction is often made between erotica and pornography (as well as the lesser known genre of sexual entertainment, ribaldry), although some viewers may not distinguish between them. Pornography's objective is the graphic depiction of sexually explicit scenes so as to arouse a quick, intense reaction.[2] Additionally, pornography is often described as exploitative or degrading.[2][3]
See also [edit]
- Erotic literature
- Erotic film
- History of erotic depictions
- Love
- Sex museum
- Shunga
- Feminist views on pornography#Pornography vs. erotica
References [edit]
- ^ "Pornography". Encarta. Archived from the original on October 31, 2009.
- ^ a b "Erotica Is Not Pornography". William J. Gehrke. The Tech. December 10, 1996.
- ^ "Don't confuse erotica with porn". Jug Suraiya. The Times of India. August 15, 2004.
