"Libertinism is a lifestyle charactarized by lack of restraints in relation to self indulgence, especially when involving sexual promiscuity, and views pleasure as the only metric. Its origins go back to the 17th century.
Libertine erotic art explores sexuality when not restrained by religion, morality or the law. It is praised for shedding a light on the human psyche, and condoned for giving a voice and a form for its darkest aspects. Some libertine art has been, and some still is, banned in multiple states. "