Can understand it also, as:
Bare, naked, unclothed.

Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism

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Detailed Description

Nude painting, or nu, is a genre of art in which the subject is depicted in a state of undress. This can range from partial nudity, in which only certain body parts are exposed, to full nudity, in which the entire body is on display. Nude painting has a long history, dating back to the days of Ancient Greece and Rome. In those cultures, the nude was often associated with gods and goddesses, and was seen as a symbol of beauty and power. During the Renaissance, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti created some of the most famous nude paintings in history. These works were often highly erotic, and were intended to be seen by a select few. In the 20th century, artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse continued to push the boundaries of nude art. Their paintings were often more abstract, and sometimes featured distorted or exaggerated body parts. Today, nude painting is still a controversial genre. Many people find it offensive, and it is often banned from public display. However, there are also many who appreciate the beauty and power of the nude, and see it as a legitimate form of art.

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1. The word "nude" comes from the Latin word nudus, meaning "naked."

2. Nude paintings have been around since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

3. In the Renaissance, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti created famous nudes such as the Mona Lisa and the statue of David.

4. In the Baroque period, artists such as Peter Paul Rubens and Diego Velazquez created highly sensual and erotic nudes.

5. In the 18th century, artists such as Jean-Honore Fragonard and Francois Boucher created Rococo nudes characterized by their light, airy colors and playful compositions.

6. In the 19th century, artists such as Edouard Manet and Auguste Rodin created more realistic nudes, while Gustave Courbet created more controversial nudes that challenged traditional ideas about art.

7. In the 20th century, artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse created Cubist nudes, while Amedeo Modigliani created sensual portraits of nudes with elongated faces and necks.

8. Contemporary artists such as Jeff Koons and John Currin have created highly stylized and often controversial nudes.

9. Nude paintings can be found in museums and private collections all over the world.

10. The nude figure has been used throughout history to represent a wide range of concepts, from beauty and fertility to sex and death.

11. Nudes have often been censored or banned throughout history, and continue to be a controversial subject in the art world.

12. Some of the most famous nude paintings in history have been of women, but there are also many famous nudes of men.

13. Nude paintings can be created in a wide variety of styles, from realistic to abstract.

14. Nude paintings can be created using a variety of mediums, including oil paint, watercolor, and charcoal.

15. The nude figure has been used in a wide variety of genres, including portraiture, landscape, and still life.

16. Nude paintings can be highly erotic or completely innocent, depending on the artist's intention.

17. Nude paintings have often been the subject of censorship and controversy.

18. Many famous artists have created nude paintings, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Peter Paul Rubens, Diego Velazquez, Jean-Honore Fragonard, Francois Boucher, Edouard Manet, Auguste Rodin, Gustave Courbet, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Jeff Koons, and John Currin.

19. Nude paintings can be found in museums and private collections all over the world.

20. The nude figure has been used throughout history to represent a wide range of concepts, from beauty and fertility to sex and death.
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):

1. Titian (1488-1576) 2. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) 3. Rembrandt (1606-1669) 4. Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) 5. Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) 6. Francisco Goya (1746-1828) 7. Édouard Manet (1832-1883) 8. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) 9. Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) 10. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) 11. Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) 12. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) 13. Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) 14. Willem de Kooning (1904-1997) 15. Mark Rothko (1903-1970)

Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)

1. The Birth of Venus, 1486, by Sandro Botticelli 2. Venus of Urbino, 1538, by Titian 3. Olympia, 1863, by Édouard Manet 4. Reclining Nude, 1896, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 5. Nude in a Black Armchair, 1932, by Pablo Picasso 6. Nude, Green Leaves and Bust, 1932, by Pablo Picasso 7. Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, 1912, by Marcel Duchamp 8. American Gothic, 1930, by Grant Wood 9. The Nude Maja, 1797-1800, by Francisco Goya 10. Olympia, 1865, by Jean-Léon Gérôme 11. The Sleeping Venus, 1510, by Giorgione 12. Danaë, 1544, by Titian 13. Venus of Willendorf, c. 28,000-25,000 BCE 14. The Three Graces, 1539, by Titian 15. Nude Study, 1953, by Jackson Pollock

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Nude painting (nu) is a term used to describe a painting that features a nude subject. The term can be used to describe artworks from any time period, but is most commonly used to refer to artworks from the Renaissance period onwards.