As 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.
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- BE
Jan 7, 2018Great 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.
ReactReply - 2H
Jan 8, 2018Congradulations on another great group. I love the form of the Ancient Greek nude male body, it's just so natural to see a beautiful nude body. There are 1000's of beautiful pictures on this site that are great examples of the beautiful male form. Stay nude.
ReactReply - NA
Jan 9, 2018I, too, find the male body beautiful in its natural state. Yes some can be abused and neglected and some can be over developed, but most are very beautiful. Nothing wrong with thinking a male body is beautiful. Too bad in our society the human body must be covered in most places. Celebrate your body. Show it off.
ReactReply - OL
Jan 31, 2018Back to the ancient Greeks: Yes they had a healthy, open attitude to nudity. Athletes had to be naked. But women were not allowed to participate or watch. Also exposing the penis head was considered indecent. It had to be covered by a foreskin. They even had something to tie on the end to ensure the penis head was not inadvertently exposed during athletic activity. Thankfully the ancient Greeks left many statues showing the naked male. The Romans did the same. I think their take on life may have been more sexual but...
ReactReply - MEMemberOct 25, 2018I created a studio set and posed myself in the Greco-Roman Classical style, about 20 years ago. Some of them I've posted on TN. I've loved that art style since I was a schoolboy when I saw paintings in the art galleries and pictures in books. By the way, the Ancient Greeks attached more significance to the testicles, treating the penis with less importance, so I've read.
I have uploaded on of my best 'Classical' portraits to the group.ReactReply - MEMemberOct 25, 2018
The greeks were wise in some aspects. They also had the Gymnosophists, who had this intersting spiritual view on nudity and with who I totally agree. :)
ReactReply - MA
Dec 5, 2018i too would have to agree with you .
you have some well written articles and i look forward to reading more .
thank youReactReply - MEMemberOct 19, 2019
No human in history was born wearing clothes. Or have I missed a miracle?
ReactReply - MEMemberDec 22, 2019
right.
ReactReply - MR
Jun 12, 2021So is artwork beauty or the visible image of pederasty? Maybe we need to decide the answer before confusing issues.
ReactReply - HI
Oct 17, 2021I have always felt the same! Too bad we do not have more male nudity!
HickguyReactReply - MA
Feb 25, 2022Male nudity in art is my job. Certainly not Greco-Roman, but expressive and well executed. My profile explains more. If you want the website just message me or come by the gallery.naked lol.
DanReactReply - HIApr 8, 2022
I agree. It would be great to have nude athletics and posing and anything else for we men. I hate wearing clothing and love being nude and I know if nudity was exceptable in our puritanical environment we would have a majority being nude! HAH!
Hickguy M.D.ReactReply - HIApr 8, 2022
ALthought it makes a lot of sense we are dealing with the prudish PURITANICAL USA! It is not going to happen, DAMN!
Hickguy M.D.ReactReply - HIApr 8, 2022
WELL HOW ABOUR WE PAY THWM HOMAGE AND GET NUDE TOGETHER!! WOULD IT NOR BE RIGHT!
Lets get nude togher eveyone!
Hickguy!ReactReply - HIApr 8, 2022
I totally agree! It tarted with the Greeks and they were always nude. We have become a prudish country thanks t the puritans in our hisotory and we need to change that and allow nudity as it is universally unique! Why should we USA people think we are different the the rest of the world who accepts nudity in men and women! We are becoming a backward country! History tells us diferently and we need to listen to it!
HickguyReactReply - MI
Oct 23, 2022[quote]As 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. I absolutely agree. Olympic Games should indeed be played NAKED again, according to the ancient tradition. And yes, the focus should be on male nudity and the beauty of the naked male body.[/quote] Agreed, but tv broadcast in the US, which is a significant source of income for the Olympics, would be a problem. Plus if the IOC even requires men to wear shirts for events like boxing, wrestling, and beach volleyball, which are often shirtless elsewhere, allowing nude competitions would be a major cultural shift.ReactReply - LI
Oct 23, 2022It would be great if nudity was again the norm in the Olympics. As of now we settle for mediocre sporting events at nudist resorts.
ReactReply - BOJan 7, 2025[quote]As 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.[/quote] Well said and so true.ReactReply
- BOJan 7, 2025[quote]It would be great if nudity was again the norm in the Olympics. As of now we settle for mediocre sporting events at nudist resorts.[/quote] I agree. Clothes should be banned from the Olympics. Back to the roots also at the Olympics.ReactReply
