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June 20, 2026AN-ICON Studies in Environmental Images [ISSN 2785-7433]Open Access

Photography and Pornography in 19th Century Italy: A Historical Perspective on Media and Sexuality

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CMClaudio MonopoliUniversity of Padua

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Historical analysis explores how photography shaped pornography and sexual imaginaries in late 19th-century Italy, highlighting cultural debates.

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This article aims to explore the role of photography in disseminating pornography and its influence on sexual definitions and imaginaries in late 19th-century Italy.
Analyzed archival sources, including police reports on pornographic materials and journal articles.
Historical overview of the Italian pornography debate and political responses between the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Compared pornographic imagery in photographs to other cultural productions like literature and visual arts.
Photography became a major medium for sharing pornographic images, particularly postcards.
Anti-pornography movements gained traction with significant public debate on the topic.
Imagery of lesbianism and zoophilia was prominent, reflecting broader societal attitudes toward sexuality.

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Claudio Monopoli (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362de1db0793dc1a535dac https://doi.org/10.54103/ai/29002

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