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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.” quote by Marina Abramovic
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“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.”

Marina Abramovic

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.

Key Takeaway

Question current beauty ideals.

Themes

beauty body image culture

Mood

reflective critical

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion industry
  • media representation
  • health discussions
  • personal self‑image

Key Concepts

sociology art history

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define beauty for yourself?
  • What influences your perception of the ideal body?
A Different Perspective

Modern standards may also celebrate diversity beyond thinness.

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