What is wrong with being "Puritan?!" Some of us have learned that modesty is a good thing. Some of us have learned that "nakedness" is a shame, and the only time it is appropriate is when a man and a woman are married and they become one flesh. Some of us don't need to see private body parts or consider it art.So I take it you won't be traveling to Firenza to see Michaelangelo's "David". Pity. I was awed by this masterpiece.
He's got a really tiny wee, by the way.
WARNING: Major hooter action following! Look away! Bernini's APOLLO AND DAPHNE coming!!! AAAAUUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!! BREASTS!!!!!!!! RUN AWAY!!!!!
(This was one of my favorite sculptures. The Rape of Proserpina was astounding, as well -- but you'll never see it. To you, it's porn. Here's an example of the detail. Remember, this is STONE, not a painting or a photograph:)
Uh Laz your pictures in reply #371 have no point. This is about Ashcroft not wanting to be photographed in front of that statue. He hasn't had the statue removed or blown up.
You all can get all upset over the most esoteric stuff.
Yes. Very edifying (not).