I own about a dozen books dedicated to symbolism, and (surprisingly) only one addresses the symbolism of nakedness. I thought for sure that Barbara Walker's Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects would address the topic--or even The Book of Symbols by Taschen.
Alas, no.
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In Western culture, nakedness works primarily as a symbol of humiliation and exploitation. Advertising with a naked or near-naked
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I concur, Hearth. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment!