SEX In 18th Century Design

Underneath the aesthetic value of any iconic design, you are sure to find a real connection to the human condition. For me, that cross-section where a beautiful object corresponds with our universal experiences is a fascinating place. At the Hidden Dimensions gallery of the Milwaukee Art Museum, they're doing just that, focusing on taking an anthropological approach to understanding familiar objects. The following short reveals how SEX features into the function of early American objects, such as small-scale tea tables of the 18th century. Good stuff!