History / People and Culture

Undressed - History of Nudity

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The history of nudity is always a reflection of the times. How did it all begin?

One hundred fifty years ago, nudism first emerged in Germany. Since then, nudism has spread far beyond Germany’s borders. Our tendency to act and dress more permissively and the way society handles naked body parts has also significantly evolved over the centuries, shaping art, media, and politics in the process.

The culture of nudity acts as a mirror of our society, revealing how we deal with our bodies, genders and role models, customs and conventions. What are the origins of being collectively naked out in the open? We take you on an entertaining and informative journey into the history of nudity in Europe, observing how global crises and current trends such as body awareness affect today‘s nudist culture.

Episodic Breakdown
1. The Origins of Nudism  
2. The Evolution of Permissiveness

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Programme Details

DURATION
2 x 60'
ORIGINAL BROADCASTER
ZDF-Logo ARTE-01-01
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English