The human form has been central to art since prehistoric times. From ancient Venus figurines to Renaissance masterpieces, artists have celebrated the human body. Yet periods of rising authoritarianism consistently target art and natural human forms. (3/13)
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• Fashion ads freely use suggestive imagery
• Classical nudes celebrated while modern artists face restrictions
• Unclear rules keep artists uncertain
• Self-proclaimed moral authorities mirror historical patterns (4/13)
• Artists self-censor
• Creative expression gets stifled
• Independent artists suffer most
• Community building becomes harder
• Artists face coordinated harassment (5/13)