Greek sculpture focuses on portraying the ideal human figure. How does their version of the ideal woman’s body compare to modern society’s opinion of what a beautiful woman is?

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Greek sculpture focuses on portraying the ideal human figure. How does their version of the ideal woman’s body compare to modern society’s opinion of what a beautiful woman is?

Figure of Aphrodite with Arms Raised

Early & Ancient Art: Harper Family Gallery»

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donna:

She is too heavy in the hips for todays standards