Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Modern Beauty Idols

Introduction What is beauty? • beauty could be a feature of objects that makes them pleasurable to perceive. Objects like landscapes, sunsets, humans and works of art. • beauty is the main subject of aesthetics, one of the major branches of philosophy. • beauty is often listed as one of the three fundamental concepts of human understanding besides truth and goodness. (wikipedia. com)

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Who decides what is beautiful and what is not? The concept of 'beautiful' often includes the case where an existence is in complete balance and harmony with nature, a situation which can lead to feelings of attraction. One difficulty in understanding beauty is due to the fact that it has both objective and subjective aspects Because of its subjective side, beauty is said to be "in the eye of the beholder”. It has been argued that the ability to perceive and judge beauty is sometimes referred to as a “sense of taste".

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Why are we so preoccupied with our physical appearance? Attractiveness is defined by many things that go beyond the superficial. We constantly find ourselves being preoccupied with the way we look. With the advent of internet and social media we find ourselves comparing our characteristics to those of celebrities and influencers Try to focus on how you feel. Wear clothes that are functional rather than clothes which you think you are expected to wear.

Beauty idols in the past Big foreheads • Renaissance • Removal of hair from hairline • Removal of eyelashes and eyebrows Small feet • Ancient China • Aristocrats and wealthy people • Foot binding Long nails • Qing dinasty • 20 -25 cm nails • It symbolized someone’s position in society Πληκτρολογήστε για εισαγωγή λεζάντας.

Beauty idols in the past Black teeth • 19 th century Japan Practiced by women after marriage It symbolized beauty as well as devotion to their husbands Πληκτρολογήστε για εισαγωγή λεζάντας. Pale skin • 17 th century England Women used a white sometimes toxic powder and painted blue veins on their face It was considered a symbol of beauty and grace United eyebrows • Ancient Greece and Iran Considered as one of the most beautiful things a woman had Some women used natural paints to draw them Πληκτρολογήστε για εισαγωγή λεζάντας. Modification of skulls • 1000 BC Performed on infants A piece of wood was attached to make their skull longer Πληκτρολογήστε για εισαγωγή λεζάντας.

Fashion—Requirements for a model in Europe Women Height: 174 -180 cm Men Height: 186 -190 cm Breast: 80 -94 cm Waist: 55 -65 cm Hips: 85 -93 cm Slim figure Slim to athletic figure

Requirements for a model

Fashion nowadays However, nowadays, things have radically changed. Beauty is seen from a totally different perspective and all the stereotypes begin to fade away. Thus, more and more people are achieving their dream of becoming models, even though they do not fulfill all the requirements for perusing a career in modeling.

Social media Social Media are interactive digitally-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation or sharing/exchange of information, ideas, career interests, and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks. (wikipedia. com) The most common social media platforms are Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and Twitter

Beauty standards on social media The social media have slowly progressed into presenting boys and girls with their definition of what is “perfect” or “beautiful” It gradually progressed into setting beauty standards and has started to impact people's confidence, as well as their tendencies to depression and anxiety because of body image dissatisfaction. The current standards of beauty are dangerously unattainable

What does the ideal girl look like on social media? Blonde or brown hair Big and expressive eyes Skinny and tall build Perfect skin

What does the ideal boy look like on social media? Blonde or brown hair Big and expressive eyes Tall and well-built Fit body

Beauty standards on social media Today’s beauty standard is completely “unobtainable”, leading us to constantly feel bad about our bodies and looks. This is particularly the case for young people Serious effects on their mental and physical wellbeing. People on social media tend to be compared to each other which can make them feel “worthless”.

Celebrities are highly influential people Their actions and decisions are watched and often emulated by wide audiences Many celebrities have used their prominent social standing to offer medical advice or endorse health products. Some of them even managed to set standards of appearance/beauty.

Why do we idolize celebrities? We all want to live a different and better life, and reading about celebrities, watching them on TV or following them on Instagram or other social networks makes us feel like we are taking part in their glory. We feel close to them, as if they are our friends, and this gives us a good feeling. But the truth is that we are also admiring them for their beauty, as in our days it is hard to see a celebrity who isn’t pretty.

Examples of celebrities who managed to change beauty standards; Ashley Graham-model Known for her body activism and her openness on what real women look like, Graham is one of the ambassadors of the “real beauty” movement

Examples of celebrities who managed to change beauty standards; Demi Lovato-singer After struggling with her own body image, Demi Lovato is now standing up against unrealistic body standards for women

Examples of celebrities who managed to change beauty standards; Mindy Kalling is extremely confident in her image and abilities. From writing for an iconic show to having her own show, Mindy's been shattering glass ceilings for Indian-American women on television by embracing her appearance and empowering women everywhere

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Modern Beauty Idols Thank you! Despoina Emmanouil Andromaxi Mpoureli Katerina Triantafyllou Maria Gribilakou