Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude

The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from the fine arts to more common forms of expression. The film explains how 19th-century artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman works to highlight the naked form, and how that was reflected in the evolving cultural attitudes toward sex.

Genre:

Documentary, History

Duration:

56 min

Cast:

Kirsty Wark

Quality:

HD

Director:

Ben McPherson

Release:

2001

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Rating:

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