1000 Nudes: A History Of Erotic Photography From 1839-1939

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Explore the captivating evolution of nude photography from its earliest days to the close of the classic modernist era. This book traces over a century of artistic and cultural fascination with the human body as captured through the lens.

A comprehensive journey through 100 years of nude photography, showcasing its diverse styles and cultural significance.

1000 Nudes presents a fascinating cross-section of nude photography's development from 1839 to around 1939, covering the medium's beginnings through to the end of the modernist period. The book highlights a wide variety of approaches, from the carefully crafted artistic nudes of the early 20th century, steeped in theory, to the provocative postcard images designed purely for commercial impact.

The history of nude photography mirrors society's enduring fascination with the human form. It remains the only photographic subject to captivate photographers, theorists, and audiences continuously for over 150 years. Throughout every phase of photography's evolution, no other motif has been so consistently present or sparked as much debate across aesthetic movements.

This genre has inspired an immense range of specialities, including:

• Ethnological studies of the body
• Glamour photography
• Nudist imagery
• Contemporary pin-up styles

Moreover, nude photography is unique in how it has both stirred immense desire and provoked official censorship and controversy. The images featured in this volume come from the late Uwe Scheid’s collection, one of the world’s most significant archives of erotic photography, offering a rare glimpse into this rich visual history.

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