“Nana at Last Unveil’d? Problems of the Modern Nude” by Peter Brooks Edited by: Dr. Kay Picart and Donna Gallagher Based on a presentation by: Lindsey Malaney and Micah McMillan 24 May 2004

Why is this birthing scene significant to Brooks’ article? Key Terms VENUS: Why is this birthing scene significant to Brooks’ article?

Key Terms BACCHANTE:

Key Terms PLEIN AIR: How does Zola use this term in to describe paintings such as Edouard Manet’s Le Dejeuner Sur L’herbe?

Key Terms REALISTS:

Summary of Nana by Zola Who is Nana? How does Zola present Nana?

Summary of Brooks What are some of the problems of the Modern Nude?

Discussion questions: What does Zola suggest about classical nudes and realism? Which does he seem to prefer? How does Brooks differentiate between academic and modern nudity in art?

Concluding Question Nudity in art—base/vulgar vs. real aesthetic value; how far is too far?