WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute presents "In Focus: Mythology and Nudity in European Art," a thematic tour of the permanent collection that examines mythological scenes in paintings and sculptures from the 16th to the 20th century. 

 

The talk takes place on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m.

 

It will cover how mythology became one of the four approved subjects for artists studying at the French Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, and how mythological scenes provided artists with an opportunity to show off their skills at portraying human bodies in the nude.

 

The tour is free, but capacity is limited. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet in the Museum Pavilion. For more information, visit events.clarkart.edu.