# Milky Bath Photography Maurizio Marcato's 'Abstracted Shapes' Series is Sinuous and Sensual By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-28 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstracted-shapes References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/ABSTRACTED-SHAPES/776111) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/mauriziomarcato) There is something so beautiful about the human form that if you put it in a number of positions or scenarios, you can't help but be drawn to that project -- just as you will be with the 'Abstracted Shapes' photo series. Photographed by Maurizio Marcato, 'Abstracted Shapes' focuses on the [sinuous, sensual shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play) the female form can take. By immersing it in a [milky bath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub), the model becomes like an [art sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) herself, both abstract and real. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstracted Shapes:** Exploring the beauty and allure of the sinuous, sensual shape of the human form in photography. - **Milky Bath Photography:** Using a milky bath as a creative medium to transform the human form into abstract art. - **Sensual Art Sculptures:** Combining the allure of the human form with abstract art in a visually captivating manner. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity to revolutionize and push boundaries in the world of fine arts through innovative photography techniques. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Opportunity to explore and redefine the aesthetics of beauty and sensuality through unique and visionary photography concepts. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity to create captivating and attention-grabbing visuals for advertising campaigns by merging artistry with product promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Collaborative Bathroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-design2.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Contemporary Public Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Dynamic Marble Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito.md) - [Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-textile.md)