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Bloomsbury Venus Envy - Ancient Sculpture and American Womanhood

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Venus Envy explores the reception of Graeco-Roman sculptures and their impact on American body aesthetics at the turn of the 20th century. This academic study examines how ancient statues, specifically the Venus de Milo, served as the primary visual standard for the ideal feminine physique during a transformative historical period. The book analyzes the connection between classical art and the rise of early fitness culture. It details how 19th-century anthropometric methods and the anti-corset dress reform movement worked together to define healthy, procreative female bodies. By examining these historical discourses, the text provides a deep look at how classical receptions influenced the construction of the fit American woman.

Key Features

Published by Bloomsbury Academic, this volume belongs to the IMAGINES - Classical Receptions in the Visual and Performing Arts series.

The text examines the historical role of Graeco-Roman sculptures like the Venus de Milo in shaping American beauty standards.

This book analyzes the intersection of early fitness culture and the anti-corset dress reform movement.

Readers can explore how 19th-century anthropometric methods influenced the perception of the female physique.

The study focuses on the construction of the fit American woman during the decades around the turn of the 20th century.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
09 January 2025
Listed Since
09 May 2024

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