Arguments Against Nude Art

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Nude art doesn't express emotions, it's an old flagrant way of showing private parts of the human body under the name of art. The rebirth of nudity started at the renaissance and influenced modern life. Though Christianity and western cultures accepted that movement, it is considered immodesty in other religions and cultures. Educational world must take a strong actions against spreading nude art at schools.

According to artists, nude art is not a kitsch, it's a symbol of grace, beauty, and strength of human form. It shows the artist's detailed knowledge of anatomy and his interest in physiognomy. Artists insist that no one should misinterpret the depictions as impudent. In my opinion there is no difference between a naked women in a painting and a naked women
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You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them; --Exodus 20:2-5” but at the time of the renaissance, popes were concerned with politics, power and luxury than with spiritual leadership, they didn't mind seeing nude depictions of holy figures. actually several of Michelangelo deprave works were commissioned by Pope Julius II. Today christian sects accept depicting nude holy figures and maintain the same attitude toward the exposure of the human body. Can I depict a nude drawing of my teachers or the principle of my school? Certainly I can't even think about it, other wise It will considered an offensive act and I might face expulsion as a fair punishment for my rude behavior. I know I must respect my teachers. What about the messengers of God and his angels aren't they more worthy to be respected than anyone else. In fact, by depicting a holy figure as naked you are diminishing his symbol and misrepresenting his

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