While certain naked bodies are considered high art, others are considered profane. Philippa Levine argues that imperialism, class distinctions, and the professionalization of science are the forces that have shaped the dubious distinction between the nude and the naked.
The naked and the nude
Undressing the false dichotomy
6th September 2023
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