2007-01-23 12:47:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
In renaisance art lots of mythological figures, and biblical figures, are depicted naked. It is because the artists allegedly felt the human form was the pinacle of beauty, but actually was because they were competing for wealthy patrons and used these figures to show off their newest techniques in proportions, perspective, and their agility in sculpting. The human body is one of the most complex figures in nature.
ROmans were giant perverts, but they didn't usually depict their gods naked. They are usually wearing clothing unique to that god. That's how they were identified.
2007-01-23 15:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sammer (Jim W) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To give respect and homage to their most intricate creation, the human body.
To show the Gods as, in a metaphorical way, human. They had moods. They had desires. Some had ambitions. This is reflected in their naked bodies.
Nudity happened quite a bit at the time, it wasn't a very big deal.
Several other reasons I've probably never heard of.
2007-01-23 22:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Khalin Ironcrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans revered the human form and thought it to be perfection.
2007-01-23 20:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because they were not bound by the concept of "clothes" and "covering up the body." The need to hide yourself with clothes was brought up by the Christians because they thought that the body was dirty.
2007-01-24 01:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by Carmie C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The human body was considered beautiful and perfect back then . Obviously before beer and nachos.
2007-01-23 20:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
because the human body is a thing of beauty, to be revered.
2007-01-23 21:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the gap in greece hadnt opened yet
2007-01-24 12:34:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
becauase the human body was considered a piece of art and that naturality is beautiful in admiration ..............
2007-01-23 20:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by REALity. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Should they be wearing glasses too?
2007-01-23 20:55:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋