477. THE NUDE: ART HISTORY’S MOST ENDURING AND “PROBLEMATIC” SUBJECT

Chris ParrottLong considered the most challenging subject for painters and sculptors, the nude figure has also generated tremendous controversy throughout art history. From the classical idealism of ancient Greek sculpture to the sensuality of Baroque painting and beyond, figurative art has been a source of both awe and outrage for centuries. This lecture series will delve into a millennia-spanning collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and will further explore how some of these works inspired passionate (and at times deeply antagonistic) reactions due to shifting attitudes toward sexuality, morality, and aesthetics.   10:30 – 12:30 p.m.                                                                                                                          2 Sessions Tuesdays, July 15 and July 22                                                                                                       Fee:  $80     A B O U T  T H E  L E C T U R E R   Christopher Parrott is a Con