Periodicals > Federation Focus > Class 12, Issue 51
| Name: | History of Naturism |
| Authors: | Dreßen, Karl |
| Indexed Date: | 21 Jun. 2021 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Dreßen, Karl. “History of Naturism.” Federation Focus, Class 12, Issue 51, Feb. 2020, pp. 1-5, https://downloads.inf-fni.org/download/217/2020/1342/focus-february-2020-en-2.pdf |
Summary
In 1893, a group in Germany founded an association to promote natural health care with an emphasis on healthy lifestyle, sun exposure, and fresh air. The naturist movement grew and spread globally, including clubs and associations in countries like Austria, England, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States, leading to the formation of international federations for naturism. After the setbacks during the National Socialist era, naturism regained momentum with the establishment of various naturist clubs and organizations, and the movement continues to advocate for the culture of the free body.