I'm reaching way back here so correct me if I'm wrong.

Berger discussed the nude as a convention that tells you about ownership, power, and who the picture was made for.

Claude says that's chapters 3 and 5, so I'm fairly sure my memory serves.

That said, your summary is accurate. These claims aren't the primary topic of his work, so maybe I am being overly harsh on Berger.

Still, the claims have been influential. They do belong to him. And they've led to all manner of supposition about art, history, feminism, and human behavior.