![]() As for the ladies, ancient statues give us a deeper look into how the standard woman’s body appeared. With this, it is safe to say that men had it a bit harder, to reach a certain standard. “A woman was a beautiful, evil thing” according to the ancient Greek poet Hesiod. Women’s bodies were not as highlighted in ancient Greece, it was mostly about men. Harmonious symmetryĪncient Greece 500-300 BC Pexels | Greek sculpture ![]() At least we are not alone in our judgemental thoughts. It’s funny, comparing our standards, and how similarly superficial the Egyptian culture must have been. Egyptian clothing was quite form-fitting, outlining every curve. I think it’s safe to say, the pharaohs were incredibly vain, and perhaps the modern world emulated some ideas from Ancient Egypt, applying them to their own standards. Vanity at its finestĪncient Egypt 1292-1069 BC Pixabay | Hieroglyphics GoddessĮgyptians went through great measures to keep a good appearance. Strength meant beauty, as you could not seduce a wild animal into sparing you as their dinner. “It has been suggested that she is a fertility figure, a good-luck totem, a mother goddess symbol, or an aphrodisiac made by men for the appreciation of men.” A good body, meant one that could carry children. ![]() This sculpture was found in 1908, and dates back to 33,000 years ago. One of the earliest forms of art, Venus of Willendorf, the first primitive symbol of an idealized woman. The Venus of Willendorf was, at that time, the definition of beauty – strong, healthy and well-nourished. Paleolithic Era – Venus of Willendorf 3D Model of Venus of Willendorf, Women have been expected to fit a certain mold in many cultures and, having taken a deeper look into this, I will be explaining what the “ideal” body type was in the world throughout different periods of history and how different the expectations became throughout time passing. Have you ever wondered what “The Perfect Body” is? Research has shown, that the definition of the perfect body has never stayed the same, and has evolved drastically throughout the years.
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