Why were ancient Venuses so voluptuous, while medieval nudes were forbidden? In the lecture by art historian Yulia Pavlotskaya, you will see how attitudes toward the body in art have changed - from symbols of fertility to artistic provocation. This is a perspective on art that will not leave you indifferent. The naked body in art is a theme that is both ancient and eternally alive. As many epochs, so many views: from sacred Paleolithic Venuses to the daring activism of the 20th century. Why do artists repeatedly turn to nudity? Why is "nude" not just a genre, but a mirror of the era? And why does the question "Why are they all naked?" still concern us? In the lecture by art historian Yulia Pavlotskaya, you will embark on an intellectual journey through millennia of art history. From primitive symbols of fertility and the ancient cult of the body to medieval asceticism and fear of the flesh. From the Renaissance elevation of the human form to Baroque sensuality, the academic canon, and the protest body in contemporary art. The lecture is based on the materials of Yulia Pavlotskaya's book of the same name - "Why Are They All Naked?". This is not a dry retelling of a textbook, but a lively and engaging narrative full of unexpected facts, irony, and deep meanings. You will learn how ideals of beauty have changed over the centuries, whose body inspired artists more often - male or female, and why the depiction of nudity remains relevant even in the age of digital openness. This event is not only for connoisseurs and art lovers. If you have ever lingered your gaze on a canvas with a nude figure and asked questions, this meeting is definitely for you. In the format of a lecture, you will receive a clear and nuanced explanation of a complex topic - without snobbery, but with respect for the audience and the history of art. There will be room for both humor and deep reflections. The lecture will take place in the cozy atmosphere of the "Na Stremyannoy" library - a place where the conversation about art sounds especially lively. Come to see the familiar - from a new angle.