Should pornography be considered an art form?

Are non-nude sexy photos of women still considered to be a form of pornography?

• Pornography, although usually explicit, are images that are intended to sexually arouse the viewer. What about non-explicit images that may be sexually suggestive, or may involve a sexy pose? Are non-nude, yet sexy, photos of women still considered to be pornography? Would they be considered to be a TYPE of pornography? EXAMPLES: http://www.wallpaperpot.com/Hot_Babes_Sexy_31-632.html http://www.wallpaperpot.com/Mar47e-4684.html http://www.wallpaperpot.com/Krista_allen_1272003103549pm532-4641.html http://www.wallpaperpot.com/Ws_eva_henger_1920x1440-3720.html http://www.wallpaperpot.com/Methinee_kingpayome_813200452145pm875-4688.html http://www.wallpaperpot.com/9-4749.html

• Answer:

  I would consider some of those softcore porn. But obviously it's hard to know exactly where to draw the line.