I guess it's all how you look at it, or not look at it, so don't look at it and it won't be offensive .
I don't think the women who took the pictures would agree, It's art to them. European women aren't aren't afraid of their bodies like American women. This is an International website, by the way.
If Joe hadn't posed the question, no one would have said anything.

O sure now I'M the bad guy!

I just don't wanna get in trouble at work for nudity thank you very much!

As stephanie alexis doesn't appear to be around, I'll ask the question : "So you're quite happy with naked men popping up?"

Well I have to be honest here. I personally would have probably removed naked man a long time ago - However the images I left are only topless( I did removed several nudes ) - It all depends on how the picture is - The Vatican show painting of naked men and nude statues are all over Italy.
The famous creation of Adams by Michelangelo shows a naked Adam after all.

PS I also run this website
http://www.artenuda.com

Wow, what a great website. So Paolo, if I order a painting of my nude body will you post it on LifeinItaly? haha

Sorry for the joke, I know it is contrary to this whole discussion about nude art on this site and rigid US work moral. I agree with JoeItalia.... these are the rules in the US (sadly) and those of us who work in the corporate America have to oblige by them (sadly again). I personally didn't notice any nude pictures at all... but if there are any may be somehow they can be removed from the pop up... but only from pop up and not from this site.

Why? I agree with Paolo that Italy is different (thanks God) and there are lots of beautiful paintings and statues of very beautiful men and women all around Italy. And this site should reflect it.

Very interesting topic! Thanks JoeItalia!!!

Thank you! Maybe i should have had you make this post, you said what i was thinking better than i did. lol

Paolo-

I think you should post her paintings

The Russian
Actually I was too modest to tell you I am actually the painter so if you want to come her I will do the painting ... of course it might not turn out exactly like the other paintings in artenuda ... haha

Wow Paolo, sounds like you are a multi-talented person. Before I hire you as a painter, I would like to see your work. Can u send me one of your master pieces along with the photo of the model?

Or better yet, why don't you post your work on this site (without pop up feature to ensure the work compliance here) and we'll let public judge. If forum participants will conclude that your work merits my beauty I will sacrifice myself for mankind haha ...

What a coincidence.....I am a photographer for the models that Paolo paints. I usually take the picture first, and then he paints them. If you would like to apply for a modeling position, you need to contact me first. I accept amateur photos, videos, and all forms of US currency.

I can't paint, but I have some crayons and am willing to give it a try...................