... contributions of the earliest Greece to art, law, literature, philosophy, and politics, not much has been documented about early Greek advocacy of liberty from clothing when sensible and appropriate. The dress of both the upper and lower classes within Greek society was in accordance with the simplicity and forthrightness character of Greek philosophy; "that a draped garment could be taken off in an instant" (Mireaux 65). Even the fancier gowns designed for both sexes, with jewelled or metal shoulder clips, were made from one piece of an elegant draped material. When the Greeks desired to dance or work, they merely disrobed and proceeded. It was the natural thing to do, and no one was dismayed or distraught at the sight of a bare person. Even students in school were normally educated while unclad by teachers who were also undressed. Archaeologists have discovered numerous vases illustrating completely naked performers at festivals ...

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