Object Record
Images
Metadata
Artist |
Esteban Sanchez |
Title |
Dance for life |
Date |
1990 |
Medium |
Lithograph |
Description |
Esteban Sanchez Dance for life, 1990 Lithograph on paper, 57" x 37½" These well executed male nude figure studies by Esteban Sanchez are part of the long tradition in Western art history, representing the unclothed human body, both the male and female form. The female nude was first seen in prehistoric art, symbolizing fertility and the feminine principle; oddly, male nude figures are rare in prehistoric art, as the female form dominates this expression. Greek sculptors perfected the nude figure, later inspiring Roman sculptors. During the Medieval Period when Christianity arose in Europe, nude art was banned, as it was considered shameful due to its association with the Original Sin and nakedness of Adam and Eve. Nude art returned in the Renaissance, largely due to the revival of Greek and Roman culture. Nude art is found in different genres, such as historical, landscape, and portrait painting. In the United States, nude artworks are still perceived as controversial, because of the influence of religious dogma. Here, Sanchez understands and appreciates the nude human body as a significant visual expression, and uses his male nude figure studies to educate viewers about the human body and its beauty, grace, and power. |
Object Name |
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Search Terms |
Portrait Nude Sexuality Dance |
Object Number |
2020.2.41.83 |
Collection |
Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. Collection |