feminine beauty (aesthetics)

Explores the role of female beauty in the history of world art through a chronological examination of twenty-two iconic works, looking at each in the context of its culture, time, aesthetic appeal, and artistic influence, and including discussion of related themes.

Photographs and text help demonstrate how American society's idea of beauty has changed from the 1890s to the 1990s; includes descriptions of the popular trends, fashions, and models from each decade.