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[madshutterbug]

Two quotes Quotes (from a posting thread on Flickr):
'An artist friend of mine told me years ago that no matter what you portray in a nude, the face is what makes it beautiful, sensual, erotic or interesting. Without the face there is no reference of pleasure, sadness, pain, or feeling. A nude needs a face.'

And in response: '...I agree. Most nudes tend to be either academic or pornographic without a face.' (name is redacted with the ellipsis)

Comments?

Comments

[aineotter.livejournal.com]

I've seen beautiful nudes that resemble/evoke landscapes, and once series of paintings of nudes as landscapes, complete with sky, that are compelling and evocative. The face does no hold the sole claim to expression of emotion.

I think these photos are both expressive and beautiful: http://www.paulpolitis.com/bwgallery/nudes/photograph.asp?photo=28
(photos artistic, but not really work-safe)

[madshutterbug.livejournal.com]

As mentioned above, will be looking when I'm not at Hospital. Ironic, probably, considering I'm the initiator of the discussion. *G*