Would you pose nude

blytheandbonnie

No. Prostitution in whatever form is wrong. It demeans all parties.

Sad that people see posing nude as prostitution...I've modeled for art class, in no way shape or form am I a prostitute. I am comfortable with my body, and have no hangups regarding other people's bodies.

You cannot compare posing for art class as the same as posing for Playboy.

Why is photography not art? Last time I checked it was. So is the use of an airbrush. Even if I don't agree with the use of airbrush or Photoshop on nudes. Either way its art. As an artist I must defend art, and your insinuation that nude models are *kitten* is a direct attack on artists and their subjects. For every great work of art that is created there are thousands of pieces of mindless garbage not worth the paper its printed on. Without that smut, trash, or whatever other label you wanna put on it. We would never get the diamonds in the rough that are know as our collective great works of art.

Belittling art in any form, belittles all art in all forms.

Or... promotion of smut as art demeans art. if the sole purpose of your photography is to induce people to sexual excess, then it is not art. Or it is not art that I find uplifting.

AmandaDurkin

No. Prostitution in whatever form is wrong. It demeans all parties.

Sad that people see posing nude as prostitution...I've modeled for art class, in no way shape or form am I a prostitute. I am comfortable with my body, and have no hangups regarding other people's bodies.

You cannot compare posing for art class as the same as posing for Playboy.

Why is photography not art? Last time I checked it was. So is the use of an airbrush. Even if I don't agree with the use of airbrush or Photoshop on nudes. Either way its art. As an artist I must defend art, and your insinuation that nude models are *kitten* is a direct attack on artists and their subjects. For every great work of art that is created there are thousands of pieces of mindless garbage not worth the paper its printed on. Without that smut, trash, or whatever other label you wanna put on it. We would never get the diamonds in the rough that are know as our collective great works of art.

Belittling art in any form, belittles all art in all forms.

There's a line between art, even erotic art, and representation of the body that is solely for the purpose of sexual arousal. I don't think it belittles art to differentiate between art and porn. Even so, posing for Playboy/Playgirl is not equivalent to having sex for money, and I don't even want to belittle people who actually do have sex for money. I'm just happy not to be walking that path in life.

I believe porn is art too... And if it makes you happy I don't judge. There must be something ok with it since it's a multi-BILLION dollar industry lol.

Joreanasaurous

No. Prostitution in whatever form is wrong. It demeans all parties.

Sad that people see posing nude as prostitution...I've modeled for art class, in no way shape or form am I a prostitute. I am comfortable with my body, and have no hangups regarding other people's bodies.

You cannot compare posing for art class as the same as posing for Playboy.

Why is photography not art? Last time I checked it was. So is the use of an airbrush. Even if I don't agree with the use of airbrush or Photoshop on nudes. Either way its art. As an artist I must defend art, and your insinuation that nude models are *kitten* is a direct attack on artists and their subjects. For every great work of art that is created there are thousands of pieces of mindless garbage not worth the paper its printed on. Without that smut, trash, or whatever other label you wanna put on it. We would never get the diamonds in the rough that are know as our collective great works of art.

Belittling art in any form, belittles all art in all forms.

+1 Plus it is slut shaming.

no it's not, they chose to pose and get paid to do so...

True, but calling it demeaning is where the shaming comes in....

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AmandaDurkin

i for one love porn

I heard that brotha!

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impudentputz

There's a line between art, even erotic art, and representation of the body that is solely for the purpose of sexual arousal. I don't think it belittles art to differentiate between art and porn. Even so, posing for Playboy/Playgirl is not equivalent to having sex for money, and I don't even want to belittle people who actually do have sex for money. I'm just happy not to be walking that path in life.

Maybe I am not understanding this right...

So it is ok for "art" in the form of canvas and paint or sculpture to bring up thoughts of "What was this artist thinking?" "What were they trying to convey?" "Why does the Mona Lisa have a smug look on her face?"

But "art" in the form of the human body, taken by a camera to elicit the thoughts of "Look at the physique on this person." "How did he get his abs to look like that?" or any other number of question, including some that are less than PG rated. This art... is prostitution? Why because they get paid money to pose for them?

And where do you draw the line of prostitution? I remember not so long back that Demi Moore posed for a magazine while pregnant with no clothes on (Granted her private areas were not shown... but still, she was naked, and on the cover no less. Is she a prostitute because of that? Or is it art because she had her arms and legs folded in a certain way to cover herself. Or art because she was naked and pregnant showing off the female form?

Like I said... I am just confused *shrug*

blytheandbonnie

No. Prostitution in whatever form is wrong. It demeans all parties.

Sad that people see posing nude as prostitution...I've modeled for art class, in no way shape or form am I a prostitute. I am comfortable with my body, and have no hangups regarding other people's bodies.

You cannot compare posing for art class as the same as posing for Playboy.

Why is photography not art? Last time I checked it was. So is the use of an airbrush. Even if I don't agree with the use of airbrush or Photoshop on nudes. Either way its art. As an artist I must defend art, and your insinuation that nude models are *kitten* is a direct attack on artists and their subjects. For every great work of art that is created there are thousands of pieces of mindless garbage not worth the paper its printed on. Without that smut, trash, or whatever other label you wanna put on it. We would never get the diamonds in the rough that are know as our collective great works of art.

Belittling art in any form, belittles all art in all forms.

There's a line between art, even erotic art, and representation of the body that is solely for the purpose of sexual arousal. I don't think it belittles art to differentiate between art and porn. Even so, posing for Playboy/Playgirl is not equivalent to having sex for money, and I don't even want to belittle people who actually do have sex for money. I'm just happy not to be walking that path in life.

I believe porn is art too... And if it makes you happy I don't judge. There must be something ok with it since it's a multi-BILLION dollar industry lol.

Just because people are willing to succumb to their baser instincts does not make it right. Do you recall your parents asking you 'If everybody was jumping off the cliff, would you do it too?'

Everend

The important thing to remember is that art is meant to portray, as well as evoke human emotion. Sexuality is currently and has classically been a popular subject matter in the art world. Is all of it good? No. Creating quality meaningful art is very difficult. Don't believe me? Try doing it. You may not like a particular art form, but that doesn't mean it isn't art.

I can honestly say as an artist, if I could produce a piece that evoked a strong emotion like sexual arousal I would have one thing to say "mission accomplished".

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TwinkieDong

I am not against it, I am for it. However I would never, I would scare people. I already do with my profile pics. Plus too old....
in my youth I would have 100%

AmandaDurkin

No. Prostitution in whatever form is wrong. It demeans all parties.

Sad that people see posing nude as prostitution...I've modeled for art class, in no way shape or form am I a prostitute. I am comfortable with my body, and have no hangups regarding other people's bodies.

You cannot compare posing for art class as the same as posing for Playboy.

Why is photography not art? Last time I checked it was. So is the use of an airbrush. Even if I don't agree with the use of airbrush or Photoshop on nudes. Either way its art. As an artist I must defend art, and your insinuation that nude models are *kitten* is a direct attack on artists and their subjects. For every great work of art that is created there are thousands of pieces of mindless garbage not worth the paper its printed on. Without that smut, trash, or whatever other label you wanna put on it. We would never get the diamonds in the rough that are know as our collective great works of art.

Belittling art in any form, belittles all art in all forms.

There's a line between art, even erotic art, and representation of the body that is solely for the purpose of sexual arousal. I don't think it belittles art to differentiate between art and porn. Even so, posing for Playboy/Playgirl is not equivalent to having sex for money, and I don't even want to belittle people who actually do have sex for money. I'm just happy not to be walking that path in life.

I believe porn is art too... And if it makes you happy I don't judge. There must be something ok with it since it's a multi-BILLION dollar industry lol.

Just because people are willing to succumb to their baser instincts does not make it right. Do you recall your parents asking you 'If everybody was jumping off the cliff, would you do it too?'

I don't like porn for other people.... I like it for me. And why would I ignore my instincts to embrace my sexuality?

Joreanasaurous

Just because people are willing to succumb to their baser instincts does not make it right. Do you recall your parents asking you 'If everybody was jumping off the cliff, would you do it too?'

What is wrong with succumbing to your baser instincts? I have a few things in my underwear drawer to do just that. Sex and sexuality are not wrong or something to be ashamed of.

blytheandbonnie

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Everend

The important thing to remember is that art is meant to portray, as well as evoke human emotion. Sexuality is currently and has classically been a popular subject matter in the art world. Is all of it good? No. Creating quality meaningful art is very difficult. Don't believe me? Try doing it. You may not like a particular art form, but that doesn't mean it isn't art.

I can honestly say as an artist, if I could produce a piece that evoked a strong emotion like sexual arousal I would have one thing to say "mission accomplished".

is sexual arousal an emotion though?

I don't know about you, but when I'm flushed with excitement in those moments of arousal I feel pretty damn emotional.

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Everend

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Wow...look behind you...you see that thing that just whizzed by you...that's what's called "the point"

kissofsun

8============D

priceless

AmandaDurkin

No. Prostitution in whatever form is wrong. It demeans all parties.

Sad that people see posing nude as prostitution...I've modeled for art class, in no way shape or form am I a prostitute. I am comfortable with my body, and have no hangups regarding other people's bodies.

You cannot compare posing for art class as the same as posing for Playboy.

Why is photography not art? Last time I checked it was. So is the use of an airbrush. Even if I don't agree with the use of airbrush or Photoshop on nudes. Either way its art. As an artist I must defend art, and your insinuation that nude models are *kitten* is a direct attack on artists and their subjects. For every great work of art that is created there are thousands of pieces of mindless garbage not worth the paper its printed on. Without that smut, trash, or whatever other label you wanna put on it. We would never get the diamonds in the rough that are know as our collective great works of art.

Belittling art in any form, belittles all art in all forms.

There's a line between art, even erotic art, and representation of the body that is solely for the purpose of sexual arousal. I don't think it belittles art to differentiate between art and porn. Even so, posing for Playboy/Playgirl is not equivalent to having sex for money, and I don't even want to belittle people who actually do have sex for money. I'm just happy not to be walking that path in life.

I believe porn is art too... And if it makes you happy I don't judge. There must be something ok with it since it's a multi-BILLION dollar industry lol.

Just because people are willing to succumb to their baser instincts does not make it right. Do you recall your parents asking you 'If everybody was jumping off the cliff, would you do it too?'

I don't like porn for other people.... I like it for me. And why would I ignore my instincts to embrace my sexuality?

I agree! If it was wrong why would we have them?


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Does this sound like something we are supposed to suppress?

blytheandbonnie

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Wow...look behind you...you see that thing that just whizzed by you...that's what's called "the point"

But that is just the point. Where does the line get drawn? I am saddened everyday by the debasement of the human condition. When do we focus on higher goals. Sex and all it's trappings consume way too much of our time.

crandos

Q. Would i pose nude?
A. Yes

VorJoshigan

Edited to answer the original question: I would not pose, but mostly because don't nobody wanna see that. :sick:

I believe porn is art too... And if it makes you happy I don't judge. There must be something ok with it since it's a multi-BILLION dollar industry lol.

Just because people are willing to succumb to their baser instincts does not make it right. Do you recall your parents asking you 'If everybody was jumping off the cliff, would you do it too?'

My mom had a slightly different response when I would whine "JimBob got to do X!" She would say "But what's your name?" That's the whole point of "art". You are not me. We don't have to like the same things. I find most modern art to be BS. I'd much rather look at pornographic photos than a white canvas that somebody has decided is art. What I love is that we don't all have to appreciate the same things.

I respect your values, but I hope you aren't one of the people who try to insist on pushing their values on others with legislation.

blytheandbonnie

Edited to answer the original question: I would not pose, but mostly because don't nobody wanna see that. :sick:

I believe porn is art too... And if it makes you happy I don't judge. There must be something ok with it since it's a multi-BILLION dollar industry lol.

Just because people are willing to succumb to their baser instincts does not make it right. Do you recall your parents asking you 'If everybody was jumping off the cliff, would you do it too?'

My mom had a slightly different response when I would whine "JimBob got to do X!" She would say "But what's your name?" That's the whole point of "art". You are not me. We don't have to like the same things. I find most modern art to be BS. I'd much rather look at pornographic photos than a white canvas that somebody has decided is art. What I love is that we don't all have to appreciate the same things.

I respect your values, but I hope you aren't one of the people who try to insist on pushing their values on others with legislation.

Oh, my, no. I'm really good at keeping my judgements to myself... unless somebody has the nerve to ask me...

AmandaDurkin

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Wow...look behind you...you see that thing that just whizzed by you...that's what's called "the point"

But that is just the point. Where does the line get drawn? I am saddened everyday by the debasement of the human condition. When do we focus on higher goals. Sex and all it's trappings consume way too much of our time.

I don't believe it does its a part of life, and a great release... I think people spend to much time TRYING to ignore it. It should be a tool for stress relief, we spend to much time working too hard.

But Agree to disagree... What ever works for you is fine with me!

jenjencin78

I'd consider it for the right audience. There is nothing perverse about the human form to me. I have a painting of a nude, faceless woman hanging in my bedroom. It's beautiful in it's own right and doesn't invoke any sort of erotic feelings I rather enjoy the composition-lines, shading and color. Nudity does not equal pornography and enjoying nudity does not a pervert make.

Joreanasaurous

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Wow...look behind you...you see that thing that just whizzed by you...that's what's called "the point"

But that is just the point. Where does the line get drawn? I am saddened everyday by the debasement of the human condition. When do we focus on higher goals. Sex and all it's trappings consume way too much of our time.

Yes because sexuality and prostitution have both only recently been introduced to society.

Seriously? We are living in a world where high school art classes (at least mines) have to censor famous works of art like Michelangelo's statue of David because it is a nude and therefore treated as if it is obscene.

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AmandaDurkin

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Wow...look behind you...you see that thing that just whizzed by you...that's what's called "the point"

But that is just the point. Where does the line get drawn? I am saddened everyday by the debasement of the human condition. When do we focus on higher goals. Sex and all it's trappings consume way too much of our time.

Yes because sexuality and prostitution have both only recently been introduced to society.

Seriously? We are living in a world where high school art classes (at least mines) have to censor famous works of art like Michelangelo's statue of David because it is a nude and therefore treated as if it is obscene.

Travesty.

JoeSalonis

When I reach my fitness goals I absolutely would...

Joreanasaurous

I'm sure Hustler will gain an prominent slot in the 'important art'. segment.

Wow...look behind you...you see that thing that just whizzed by you...that's what's called "the point"

But that is just the point. Where does the line get drawn? I am saddened everyday by the debasement of the human condition. When do we focus on higher goals. Sex and all it's trappings consume way too much of our time.

Yes because sexuality and prostitution have both only recently been introduced to society.

Seriously? We are living in a world where high school art classes (at least mines) have to censor famous works of art like Michelangelo's statue of David because it is a nude and therefore treated as if it is obscene.

are you serious?

Yeah. The art teachers were livid. No nude art at all because a few parents caused a stink and called them lewd and pornographic.


Yup. No nude art at all. My mom is the biggest prude on the planet and even she was livid about it.