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survey sez!
The Question: Is it acceptable to paint a nude model in a college-level art class? Why or why not?
The Answer: “Yes, it is art. The human body is beautiful and does not have to be pornographic. This society is so hung up on X-rated, pornographic material that they are not able to appreciate art. I am a physician and see nude bodies every day. It is no big deal. Please! Let's not be so close-minded!” The Answer: “No. The beauty that God created should not be dragged out in the open. If you're gonna paint a nude, why not paint a couple having sex? It's the same.” The Answer: “Great question. I'm an art major and love my drawing class. I know that soon we'll begin figure drawing, and that means nude models. I don't feel any personal conviction. I believe the human body is a beautiful work of art, and figure drawing really helps me to draw people. Otherwise, I just use the body as a tool to observe and learn, and as long as the situation doesn't become twisted or perverted, I don't feel like I'm sinning. Then again, of course I believe strongly in modesty, etc. Usually in this setting, though, the crotch at least is covered. and the nudity is kept within the classroom... that person isn't just walking around naked...haha. ...but no, I don’t think a Christian should pose nude for a class...haha, of course not.” The Answer: “I'm sure the Apostle Paul would, wouldn't he?” The Answer: “No!” The Answer: “No. We lost the privilege to do that back at the Garden of Eden.” The Answer: “No! Is it absolutely necessary to paint a nude model? Try abstract art.” The Answer: “No. I am a recently graduated art major. Before I enrolled, I made the decision that if I had to do nude figure drawing, I would not and would opt for some kind of a replacement of drawing clothed people. Thank God my private college was owned by Christians, even though it was a carnal atmosphere with carnal instructors and students.” The Answer: “What would Jesus do?” The Answer: “No way. I will put no evil thing before my eyes, and I will let my moderation be known to all men. Whatsoever things are pure.” The Answer: “Not at all. It opens up people's mind to perversion and pornography. Even if a professor tells a student to paint a nude model, the student should stand up for his beliefs and tell the professor no, and that is final.” The Answer: “As someone who is currently enrolled in a class of this nature, I believe that it is acceptable if your intentions are pure. The human body is God's most beautiful creation and, in this instance, is a great art form. A true artist takes the class for the experience and knowledge and not for the exposure to nudity. When someone is in medical school and they must be exposed to nudity, it is considered part of the training. Why should an artist be deprived of this same type of education?” The Answer: “I believe that the eyes are the gateway to the soul, that being the case, then seeing someone in the nude will pollute the soul. God has called us to be holy as He is holy. So we must stay away from whatever is not pure. If we let our guard down for something that the world would call trivial, then we are no better then they are. As someone else would put it, ‘Come on, and get your mind off what the world has to offer.’” The Answer: “Not really sure you'd want to see anyone nude that's not your spouse. I'd abstain.” The Answer: “I love art, but art can get really out of hand. Being a Greek, I know the emphasis on nudity in art because that is a huge part of the art-culture and it has trickled its way down to us through the ages. And I see no reason for a Christian to partake in it. This is a perfect example of a ‘What would Jesus do?’ situation. I understand the concept of wanting to draw the human body correctly, but let the other folks who don't have convictions do it unless it is for medical illustrations, which is a needful thing. I would definitely try my best to skip that class based on religious conviction...just think, an Islamic would have no problem rejecting that class. The human body is a wondrous and beautiful thing, but to sit there, naked in front of a class, is a whole-nother thing. Let nudity stay in the marriage bed and the shower and let modesty prevail in public. Besides, can't they make some type of a prototype of a plastic figure so all can draw from? Who knows?” The Answer: “I'd abstain. Why inject that kind of image into your mind? I've viewed plenty of nudity in my life before coming to the Lord, and I can tell you that I still have flashbacks of things I'd rather forget. I'd prefer not to willingly ingrain that kind of thing in my mind.” The Answer: “Should we ask, is it acceptable to examine a nude person in a medical school anatomy class? Or is it acceptable to practice cutting the clothes off a person, leaving them nude, in a paramedic class? If an artist is ever going to create beautiful works of art, then it is essential that he/she become well acquainted with the human figure. However, with Spandex rising as a popular style of clothing, viewing a near-nude person is available at your local mall.” The Answer: “Not if you want to stay saved! But if you like to flirt with your salvation, then go right ahead. Some say it’s art; God says it’s filth. And for those of you that it would be okay, just imagine your husband doing the painting or if you are a man, imagine your wife doing the painting, better yet imagine your pastor doing the painting—doesn't quite work, does it? I am writing this ‘cause I know there will be some Pentecostal dingbats that will say there is nothing wrong with that at all. If you are one of those people, then you are as spiritual as tree bark!” The Answer: “No, it is not okay. Porn is porn!” The Answer: “Nude art is just legal pornography...you decide.” The Answer: “Sure, it is acceptable if you so choose to take such a class. Painting and sculpting nudes is a crucial part of any art history or art appreciation course. People frequent art museums and galleries, where no doubt one will see some form of nude art. We do not view this as sexually explicit. We call it art. To excel as an artist, the painting or sculpting of a nude is fundamental. However, the good news is if you don't find nude art acceptable, don't take the class! Unless it's your major, art is an elective.” The Answer: “So what is the next deep question to anticipate from this ‘intellectual site?’ Is it wrong to smoke a cigarette if you don't inhale? I think the Bible told us not to waste our time with vain and foolish questions. I suppose I did not observe this command in that I responded to this vain and foolish question. No offense intended, but really do you need someone to give you an answer to that? My answer would be ‘No.’ If you need the answer why, you probably have deep spiritual problems. The Answer: “Is it acceptable to photograph nude women for art? What’s the difference—painting just came before photography.” The Answer: “I am sure some will call it art, but the Bible says not to uncover another's nakedness. This is a required class for art majors, so where do we draw the line on compromising what God teaches?” The Answer: “No, because it's wrong to see nudity like that regardless of what you call it. Your body should be kept to yourself and your spouse.” The Answer: “Yes, of course, it is. That's like asking if it's okay for a med student to see nudity during their anatomy classes. Nude models are not intended to excite anyone sexually.” The Answer: “No, it is not acceptable. It seems immodest and questionable. If something is questionable, it is best to stay away from it.” The Answer: “Absolutely.” The Answer: "Of course it should be acceptable. There's nothing shameful about the human body--the shame comes from lust. And like a nurse tending to a patient in a hospital and seeing him/her naked, I don't think someone drawing the human figure is going to get hot and bothered there in class." The Answer: "Is it immoral, then yes. Is it immodest, then yes. If someone is lusting, then yes. If no to any of those, then it's perfectly alright."
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