Nude-or-pornography

When does naked, the nude become pornography?
The story of Eduard Manet and the reaction of society is fascinating. Who is to decide nude art and pornography? (I guess dictionary!)

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His story featured in spotlight in answers.com on his birth anniversary day.

Édouard Manet, born on this date in 1832, was a painter who greatly influenced impressionists, though he chose not to be identified as one himself. Many of his works scandalized the French, who were especially shocked by his paintings of nudes. In his Luncheon on the Grass a young female sits nude, having lunch with several fully clothed men. When the Salon refused to show the painting, Manet submitted it to the Salon des Refusés, where it was hung and still drew criticism for what viewers considered lewd content.

Quote: "There is only one true thing: instantly paint what you see. When you've got it, you've got it. When you haven't, you begin again. All the rest is humbug." — Édouard Manet

Dr. Ashok Koparday
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