The history of fine art and pornography is complicated. In modern Western culture, it can be difficult to discuss these topics without also acknowledging their close relationship. Fine art has long...
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: The complex relationship between fine art and pornography: exploring how playboy transformed from erotic to artistic
Chapter One: The Rise of Erotic Photography
The rise of erotic photography can be traced back to several factors, including the emergence of modern technology, changing societal norms, and the...
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: The emergence and impact of erotic photography: from early techniques to modern day magazines
Fan mail sections were one of the most popular features in Playboy Magazine, starting from the magazine's debut issue in December 1953 until its last print edition in March 2020. The fan mail section...
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: Playboy fan mail sections: how they created parasocial relationships between readers & models
In the early days of men's erotica publishing, one of the most popular magazines in circulation was Cheri. It featured high-quality photography of beautiful women engaged in various activities that...
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: Cheri magazine: a look back at the legendary mens erotic publication
The Magazine's Influence on Erotic Art Exhibitions
Cheri is a French adult magazine that features nude models posing in sensual positions. It was first published in 1962, and quickly gained...
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: Cheri: french adult magazine elevates erotic art to fine art status
Focus on Softcore Sensuality Over Hardcore Content
Cheri is an American magazine published from 1986 to 2014 that featured pictures of young female models. Its name comes from Cherie Currie, a...
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: Focusing on softcore sensuality over hardcore porn for young womens magazines
Cheri was one of the most popular French erotic magazines of the late twentieth century, known for its high production values, elegant design, and high-quality photography. The magazine was founded...
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: The rise and fall of cheri: an exploration of eroticism in late twentieth century france
The playboy brand has been synonymous with freedom and controversy for over six decades, since its founding in the 1950s by Hugh Hefner. As an iconic publication that celebrates male sexuality and...
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: The evolution of playboys sexual legacy: from taboo nudity to mainstream acceptance and beyond
Playboy's Role in Documenting Sexual Mores Over Decades
The magazine's content offers a timeline of changing sexual attitudes from the 1950s to today.
The magazine Playboy was founded in...
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: Playboy magazines timeline of changing sexual attitudes through the years
Playboy's international licensing and adaptation have been an important part of its success story since it was founded in 1953. In fact, the company has successfully adapted its magazine to different...
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: How playboy adapted its content to different markets around the world and leveraged global trends