The naked human body evokes contradictory feelings and ideas: it can thrill or revolt us; it can signal innocence or sexual availability; honesty or madness; oneness with nature or separation from society; even birth and rebirth. This book traces humanity's preoccupation with nu…
As one common story goes, Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, had no idea that there was any shame in their lack of clothes; they were perfectly confident in their birthday suits among the animals of the Garden of Eden. All was well until that day when they ate from the Tree …
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This is an alternative portrait of nudity down the ages, from the naked servants of India to modern-day Christian nudists, and from Lady Godiva to Lady Gaga. The book traces the touching, sometimes tragic and often bizarre story of our relationships with our naked bodies in thre…
"Ì absolutely loved A Brief History of Nakedness. Besides being a fascinating read, it contains the most fun, intriguing, and diverse collection of nude photographs anywhere. A must for anyone interested in art, political activism and cultural studies. This "brief" history must …