Yes, there is most definitely a difference between nudity and lewdness, but in most if not all cultures there are lines placed on what constitutes acceptable circumstances for human nudity. I’ve never been to Germany, but I’m assuming it’s frowned upon to come to work at the office or hospital etc. nude.
Where the line is placed to define acceptability obviously varies from culture to culture, and maybe we are too uptight in some ways here in the US. On the other hand, we have lots of things in our culture that I consider lewd, including the vile lyrics of what passes for music in the hip hop genre.
Having said that, I absolute agree with what you wrote about the issue of being overweight (although the numbers are higher - closer to 50% prevalence of obesity in the US based on body mass index). That’s the thing about nudity. People often look much better with their clothes on.
Well said. I was thankful there were no pictures.
As an artist, I must cheer for the exceptions.