About the book: 2004 / The new series "Artist and Connoisseur" presents the book of the largest English art critic Kenneth Clarke "Nudity in Art", which has been translated into Russian language for the first time. The author introduces the development of the nude genre from its origins to the present, identifying in it such specific directions as “nudity of energy”, “nudity of pathos”, “nudity of ecstasy”, etc. Original interpretation of the topic, lively, accessible language, interesting selection of illustrations should attract the attention of not only specialists, but also a wide range of readers. This publication is the first translation into Russian of Clark’s work “Nudity in Art.” The book is dedicated to the tradition of depicting the naked human body in Western European sculpture and painting from antiquity to Picasso. The author brilliantly proves that nudity is a fundamental component of works of art, expressing the highest manifestations of human emotion and intelligence. An interesting interpretation of the topic and a unique composition of illustrations make the book attractive to all those interested in fine art. The new series “Artist and Connoisseur” introduces readers to the monuments of world classical art history. Each of the books is an independent, completed scientific research, and in general it is a collection of art criticism works that enjoy well-deserved success.