MALE Beauty
We usually associate beauty with femininity. By contrast with women's, male bodies are built for power and strength, have a 'rugged beauty' of their own. As nudists, it's wholly acceptable to admire others' physical bodies--regardless of their gender or ours. This is a group to express our admiration of the male physique.
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The Ancient Greeks and Nudity
Return to DiscussionsAs many already know, the Ancient Greeks had a real appreciation of the male body--in terms of athletic ability, aesthetics, even sensuousness and eroticism. It's no surprise then that the first Olympics were performed naked, with thousands of spectators. Now imagine if that were the case today? Especially here in the US (which has its roots in Puritanism)--I suspect vice squads would be closing in, all sorts of accusations of indecency, etc. etc. Fortunately, nudism gives us a sane outlook on such projections. Nakedness and the nude human figure are regarded as completely natural and integrated into our everyday social life and recreation. I've chosen to focus this group on MALE nudity (since there are so many already having to do with female nudity) and the beauty of the nude male body.
Great idea for a group! That's why I joined. Hopefully I'll be good luck for you and others will follow me in.I echo what you just said. My biggest thing is I have a hard time finding well made artwork on the male nude form. When I do see it, the paintings come off as looking dorky and unprofessional. Like finding a needle in a haystack. I did see some stuff online recently that was done in the Greco Roman style and it was a joy to admire. The female form is all over the place. Especially in the Art Deco period.
I agree with you. I'm looking for well made artwork on the male nude kind. God created Adam nude.