IS NUDITY IMPORTANT IN ART?

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IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF NUDITY IN ART

The presence of nudity in art has been seen as long as human have been creating it. In the earliest times, depictions of nudity were homages to fertility which gave way to ancient Greek’s expression of appreciation for human form. It is the time when seduction began creeping into western art. Human form has been considered essential model piece of cultural history. The art of nudity has been seen separate throughout generations and cultures.

Human body can be expressive as it expresses range of emotions to which viewers can relate to. The artist often uses the human form in their art in order to express universal truths and address concepts behind which binds human being together.

Now in the period of #MeToo movement, art that features nudity has become political raising more questions than ever. Nudity in art serves as mirror forcing to confront way society has confounded bodily relations.

Nude art can be controversial as it delves into themes that go beyond Eve in the garden!

 

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