Erotic frescoes from Pompeii have been unveiled today. Discovered in the 1950's, they are finally being put on public display, despite their strong sexual content. Go check it out. To skip the article and go straight to the pictures, like you would if it was a real life dirty magazine, click here.
Posted by Random Penseur at February 7, 2005 02:53 PMDoes it become art if it's older than 50 years?
Posted by: Simon at February 7, 2005 10:39 PMWhat's all the fuss about? They're historical paintings - not necessarily art, but a glimpse into their lives. Weren't the Romans also quite a bit more open about this stuff? So live with it... it's part of history.
Sorry, just had to rant a little bit after the tone the article took...
Posted by: Hannah at February 8, 2005 08:08 AMSimon, are you talking about the old Playboys you used to hide from your parents? Because if that's the case, they are totally art.
Posted by: RP at February 8, 2005 08:10 AMOh. My. How wonderful! (I'm being SERIOUS.)
Lick your eyebrows and you're my best friend. LOL!
Posted by: Margi at February 9, 2005 01:34 AM