Nude photography in itself is a raw form of art that can be portrayed in numerous ways. Around the same time Monroe had been becoming famous in the film industry, nude photography was slowly becoming popular. It wasn’t until the late 50s and early 60s that it began to be recognized as a ‘noble art’. The term often refers to photography as fine art . It emphasizes the idea that photography isn’t just  pictures but also an art form. It is capable of conveying deep emotions and capturing authentic moments. "Noble art" suggests that photography has the potential to make people view ordinary subjects into something more meaningful. Making the pictures seem more similar to traditional forms of art like painting and sculpture. Stern heavily displayed the concept of "noble art" in his work through his original approaches and his artistic vision for his projects. His iconic photographs of Monroe went beyond being classic headshots or nude portraits. They captured her essence, vulnerability, and beauty. Through doing this, it helped people to view her in more than just being a pretty face. During his last photoshoot with Monroe, Stern used many techniques that were associated with fine art photography. He did this to create a more dramatic effect in the pictures. Stern's ability to portray emotion and get people to start thinking as they viewed the images. His work elevated these pictures from simple, ordinary portraits to iconic works of art. 

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