History of Beauty

Main Ideas

• The evolution of beauty concepts in Western culture from antiquity to modern times.
• The influence of philosophical, religious, and cultural factors on the perception of beauty.
• The distinction between physical and spiritual beauty.
• The role of art and literature in shaping ideals of beauty.
• The changing standards of beauty across different historical periods.
• The connection between beauty and morality, ethics.
• The impact of social and political changes on the concept of beauty.
• Comparison of Western and Eastern notions of beauty.