In 1877, for example, the Indiana Supreme Court noted that "the first exercise of mechanical ingenuity was in the manufacture of fig-leaf aprons by Adam and Eve, by which to conceal from the ...

Learning how to propagate a fiddle leaf fig is an extremely rewarding experience. While this plant has a reputation for being ...

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How did we come to use fig leaves to cover naked figures in art? The tale of the fig leaf is part of the long history of censorship in art. Those who love Instagram know that there are strict ...

The fig leaf is known as a symbol of modesty in art. The motif drawn was from the Bible, when in Genesis Adam and Eve realized their nakedness after eating the forbidden fruit, and sewed together ...

Stephen Smith uncovers the secret history of the humble fig leaf, opening a window onto 2,000 years of western art and ethics, from Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin to modern art. Show more Writer ...