The almost comical heroic pose of his model was intended for copying in other mediums. Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art That’s not the case here, however, where Marlé takes little care to remove extraneous background elements (love the studio assistant). As the wall label says, “it could as easily be a loft in New York today.” Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art Another photograph made for other artists’ figure studies shows a clear intent for the photo to stand on its own as a work of art. Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art This scene, probably not intended for figure studies but still in that same tradition, shows some inherent eroticism poking through the surface. Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art The swirling surface marks on both photos, most likely due to dirty glass negatives, add a new, voyeuristic element (what’s that I spy through the silk curtain?) to nude studies probably intended to aid a painter or sculptor. The large glass negative prints are two of the earliest examples of a photo’s technical means of creation (and the imperfections that arise) used intentionally for aesthetic reasons. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville.An unknown French artist circa 1856’s “Standing Female Nude” is one of two new acquisitions that frame the show. “If you swim in the ocean without a swimsuit on, you’ll never go back in with a suit on,” Lee said. Harris echoed that and suggested doing some research beforehand to make sure it’s safe and legal to go nude. Lee added that there is typically no fee to visit clothing-optional beaches, though some, such as Haulover Beach Park, charge for parking. “You know, you don't lay your towel down at somebody’s feet and think that you’re going to be looking up (and down) their body or anything,” she said. Visitors should also be respectful of others and their space. In addition to SPF, she recommended bringing a towel to sit on. Summer travel: Why extra time, travel insurance are good ideas “You use a lot more sunscreen,” she said. Nicky Hoffman Lee, managing director of the Naturist Society Foundation, said visiting a clothing-optional beach is pretty much the same as any other, with some exceptions. Paradise found: These are the best beaches in the US, cited by USA TODAY 10Best readers What travelers should know about visiting a clothing-optional beach Spain's Playa de los Muertos, which boasts clear waters and white sands, came in fifth at 67.īeaches such as Brazil’s Praia do Abricó and Playa Zipolite in Mexico rounded out the top ten.Patara Beach, near the ruins of Patara in Turkey, came in fourth, with a score of 69.Red Beach on the Greek island of Santorini, with its striking red rock formations, came in third.Brazil’s Praia de Tambaba, located in the country’s northeast region, placed second with a score of 76.“Look for them wearing the green safari hats.” “Friendly beach ambassadors are available to greet visitors and provide information regarding the do's and don'ts (beach etiquette),” the county’s website said. There are also showers where guests can rinse off. Visitors are free to disrobe on the northern third of the beach, and beach chair and umbrella rentals are available along with food and drinks, according to Miami-Dade County’s website.
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