VOLUPTUOUS BODIES: INDICATORS OF STRENGTH, FERTILITY, WEALTH, AND SOCIAL STATUSThere was a time when voluptuous bodies were the ultimate ideal of beauty. From prehistory, with figures like the Venus of Willendorf symbolizing fertility and abundance, to the Renaissance, where artists like Rubens celebrated curves in their works.
In times when survival depended on reproduction and enduring hardships, curves were seen as a sign of strength and fertility. Additionally, in periods when food was a luxury, a full figure reflected wealth and social status, as only the privileged could afford an abundant diet. In the 1950s and 60s, icons like Marilyn Monroe brought curves back to the forefront of popular culture.
Beauty has always been shaped by the values and priorities of each era, and voluptuous bodies have often been the embodiment of what was most desired and admired.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF OLGA ZAVERSHINSKAYAOlga Zavershinskaya, also known as Armene, is a creative photographer born in Voronezh, Russia, in 1986. Since 2007, she has dedicated herself entirely to artistic photography, where she masterfully combines lines, shapes, and light to convey ideas to the viewer while maintaining a strong visual aesthetic. One of the recurring themes in her work is the human body, which she uses as a tool to create impressions, forms, and thoughts through its expression and perfection.
Her creative process begins from scratch, starting with sketches and later adding clothing, makeup, hairstyles, and other elements. She works in a studio, using artificial lighting and a white background, alongside her camera and a couple of lenses. The process is completed with post-production in Photoshop, bringing her concepts to life. Her work is defined by a minimalist, sensual, and highly evocative style.
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