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Encore: Let's Get Naked
Jan 15, 2024
Unaired painting with a nude woman sparks debate on what is appropriate for TV. Exploring the history and controversy of depicting nudity in European art. Cultural perspectives on a decontextualized nude painting and its TV showcase. Evolution of nudity on broadcast television and contrasting rules with streaming platforms. Discussion on sexual discrimination and First Amendment with surprising viewer response to nudity on American TV.
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- The podcast examines the historical tension between the classical ideal of the nude body in European art and the perception of the naked body as sinful and immoral.
- The episode explores the regulations surrounding nudity on broadcast television in the United States, including the FCC's definition of indecency and the challenges of enforcing these regulations in a changing media landscape.
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The Artistic Tradition of Nudity in European Art
The podcast episode explores the historical tradition of depicting nudity in European art. It discusses how the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed the nude body as divine and beautiful, while Christianity created a sense of shame and sexual immorality around nudity. The episode examines the tension between the classical ideal of the nude body and the perception of the naked body as sinful and immoral. It highlights examples of both idealized and unidealized depictions of the naked body in Renaissance and 19th-century art
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