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Joshelijim (talk) 19:39, 7 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Name of article

I think this should be re-named either History of the nude in art or History of the nude (art). The current title is not proper English. 𝕱𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖎𝖆 (talk) 21:10, 7 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. I struggled a lot with the naming of the article so I appreciate your input, it is very helpful. Joshelijim (talk) 23:31, 7 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Seebach's The Temptation (1912)

I suggest that this painting be crammed in somewhere. It's one of the most down-to-earth nudes ever. The artist doesn't hide the fact that he is depicting a model chomping on an apple instead of a Biblical figure. In fact, he absolutely emphasizes it. --Edelseider (talk) 18:29, 9 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that the painting’s realistic portrayal of a model casually eating an apple provides an intriguing counterpoint to traditional allegorical or idealized depictions of the nude, particularly in the context of Biblical themes. However, before making any additions, I suggest we evaluate how well this painting aligns with the article's overarching narrative. The history of the nude in art is vast, and while The Temptation offers a unique perspective, we may need to consider:

Relevance: Does the painting provide insight into broader trends of the early 20th century, such as realism's challenge to classical idealism, or shifts in how the human form was conceptualized in modern art?
Contextual fit: Where in the article would this best fit? Perhaps under a section discussing realism, modern art, or the transition from symbolic to more naturalistic depictions?
Supporting material: Are there academic sources or critical analyses available that discuss the significance of this work in the history of the nude? I believe including such references would strengthen the case for its inclusion.

Phenomenologied (talk) 22:17, 2 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't write comments on Wikipedia with LLMs such as ChatGPT. They tend to hallucinate and in general are unreliable. Thanks.win8x (talk) 22:18, 2 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]