Nude Teens On: Knees

: The trend was intended to shock the older generation and challenge traditional social norms regarding how much skin could be shown in public.

: Much like the flappers before them, 1960s youth used knee painting to embrace liberation and push the boundaries of "acceptable" public appearance. Summary of Historical Styles Primary Technique Common Motifs Cultural Goal 1920s Rouging, oils, watercolors Portraits, animals, flowers Challenge modesty, highlight hemlines 1960s Face paints, stickers Psychedelic patterns, geometric shapes Complement miniskirts, youth liberation nude teens on knees

: By painting or rouging their knees, individuals ensured that the daringly short silhouettes of their dresses were noticed. : The trend was intended to shock the

Knee painting was more than a cosmetic fad; it was a rebellion against Victorian standards of modesty. flowers Challenge modesty