The Woman From Willendorf dates back to about 22,000 to 21,000 BCE in Austria. This 4 3/8 inch figurine was carved from limestone and colored with red ocher. This representation of a women is fairly different than the ones in our society. She has a large belly with short legs and droopy breasts. Many believe that this figure was supposed to bring the survival of the clan by producing strong children. Back then carving a woman in a non-slim state was to represent health and fertility.
Now if we look at this mannequin, we can see the total opposite. This figure is thin and has long legs. Her breasts are more perky. Just like the above figure, this is the ideal state a woman should be in to be an ideal partner.
The Two of these figures are both beautiful. The Woman from Willendorf looks as if she is pregnant. Her belly and breasts are both swollen. The Mannequin is fit and posed in an elegant way. From what I can tell is that the views of women have changed dramatically.
Great comparison between the two women. I agree with you that times have changed drastically, as well as with that both women represent the specific time periods view of the ideal beautiful body image.
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