German Ethno-Nationalism and the Rise of Naturism

This chapter explores the connection between the German lebens reformers and the rise of German ethno-nationalism, as well as the practice of naturism. It discusses the influence of alternative holistic practices in Germany, the back-to-nature movement called Nacht Kultur, and the unconventional behavior of painter Karl Diefenbach and his family going naked. The chapter also touches on anti-Semitism and the beliefs of individuals regarding the health effects of nudity.