Looks French 19th century but probably all European art at the time was like this- do you know anything about the painting?

People who know...
 

There are a lot of people on OCC that know more about art than I do. Maybe they could answer. The term 'reubenesque' refers to women who are shaped similarly to the gal in the last pic. When did Reubens paint and where was he from? Bonus question: When did women with an ample figure go out of style? (I think they're fabulous!)

Rubens was a Dutch/Flemish painter of the 17th century - this is the 3 graces which shows full-bodied women style. Not sure when skinny women become fashionable - for some of us they never have. If you like real women check out a couple of my threads;

https://forum.oneclickchicks.com/showthread.php?t=116279

https://forum.oneclickchicks.com/showthread.php?t=120752

There are other art traditions that are clearly more erotic

I never knew...
 

That looking at naked ladies on the internet would be so educational! I've learned about Mormon undies, WNBR, The Tool, and now, I'm learning about art! I would love to have been the male model for that particular piece!

On a personal note, Rand, I already follow your threads. I find that we have very similar tastes. Thanks for all the pretties and the smarts!
Sparky

More Indian erotic art and temple carvings

At what point does things stop being erotic and become pornographic? Or is it all defined by wider society?

Some cartoons I came across which I think are quite amusing.

Just my opinion.
 

I think pornography IS erotic. Where does art cross the line into porn? That, I don't know. I think it depends on the intent of the image. If the intent is to simply admire the beauty of a naked body, then it's art. If the intent is to make you horny, then it's porn. That doesn't mean that art can't be arousing, or that porn isn't artistic. It's a really fuzzy line. The instinct to reproduce hasn't diminished one little bit since cavemen. The stimulus that triggers it seem to be primarily visual for most men, and cerebral for women. Foreplay with the lights on? Everyone's a winner! :cool:

Renamed the thread to more accurately reflect its contents. RandRJ, if you would prefer a different title, please let me know.

Fango