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Such a refreshing post! I have 6 year old nieces w...

2009-09-03T04:00:34.645-04:00

Such a refreshing post! I have 6 year old nieces who have already been taught that the human body is something to hide and whose parents made sure that they didn't shower the sand off their bodies with their 4 year old male cousin after a day on the beach. I often wonder what leads parents to teach their children to be ashamed of their own bodies and appalled of the bodies of others.

I've lived in Europe for the past 11 years and my family stateside has always been amazed at the everyday nudity we see on commercials, at the beach, etc. You never see that in the States. But who remembers the Janet Jackson fiasco at the Superbowl several years back? God forbid she flash a nipple, burn her at the stake, why didn't they? Anyone remember how many hits the pics got online from viewers in the US. Quite ironic I'd say.

This is a fantastic post!

2009-08-07T15:54:31.543-04:00

This is a fantastic post!

I think people need to find something else to get ...

2009-08-03T21:06:09.317-04:00

I think people need to find something else to get their knickers in a twist about. :P I myself would LOVE it if my child asked me about the sculptures, because he's got autism and that kind of thinking is difficult for him at times.

But I don't know how much my opinion counts -- I'm a pretty hard core parent who has taken away my kid's dinner for misbehaving. :)

So perhaps my attitude is just different in MANY ways. :P

I find nothing offensive in those art pieces nor i...

2009-07-27T18:39:44.358-04:00

I find nothing offensive in those art pieces nor in the paintings! Considering the age of the paintings hanging out with the Pope, I can't see where folks would get all up in arms now if people back then didn't riot about them!

I think the only issue I might have with "parts" being displayed would be if someone were being completely raunchy in public (i.e., park, playground.)

Otherwise - art is art and if you don't like what you see, don't look at it!!!

Are people really this silly? My gawd, I was prepa...

2009-07-27T08:04:29.469-04:00

Are people really this silly? My gawd, I was prepared to see massive breasts and penises from the description of the sculpture. How could you possibly be offended by this?

It's a gorgeous sculpture, in which the subjects just happen to be naked. Not lewd naked; they're completely de-sexualized (I'm not sure if that's a word, but it sounds right to me :) ) These people need to get a grip.

By the way, my favorite David is Bernini's David. You can see it here It's a pity he's clothed. :)

Barb