: Art historians often point to pieces like Courbet’s The Origin of the World or Hokusai’s The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife as works that used eroticism to challenge social norms and trigger censorship.
If you are looking for a written "piece" or collection, there are several notable works that analyze the intersection of sexuality and public shock: Scandalous Sex
When looking for a "piece" on scandalous sex, the context often falls into one of three categories: a specific musical work by , a collection of steamy literary excerpts, or a historical/political deep dive into famous scandals. Prince: The Scandalous Sex Suite : Art historians often point to pieces like
: A book subtitled The Steamiest and Most Scandalous Sex Scenes from the World's Great Books , which compiles salacious excerpts from classic and modern literature with insightful commentary. a collection of steamy literary excerpts