Beauty Quote by Marina Abramovic
“If you see a Renaissance body, this is completely ugly in this time. Everybody has to be skinny. But the Renaissance body with incredible flow of the meat everywhere, it was beauty.”
About This Quote
Source Performance Art Statement, “The Renaissance Body” by Marina Abramović, 2014
Historical standards of beauty differ; the Renaissance ideal of abundant flesh contrasts with modern skinny ideals, challenging contemporary norms.
In simple terms: Beauty standards change over time.
Question current beauty ideals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- media representation
- health discussions
- personal self‑image
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define beauty for yourself?
- What influences your perception of the ideal body?
Modern standards may also celebrate diversity beyond thinness.