Aryan Quote by Richard Dyer
““figure of the ideal Aryan, with blond hair and blue eyes – hair the colour of the sun, eyes the colour of the sky. The supreme embodiment of Western humanity is Christ, whose whitening in Christian iconography was such that his ‘hair and his beard were given the colour of sunshine, the brightness of the light above, while his eyes retained the colour of the sky from which he descended and to which he returned’ (Bastide 1967: 315).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Myth of the Modern in, Richard Dyer, 1997
The quote describes a racialized ideal that equates Western humanity with a blond, blue‑eyed Aryan image, using Christian iconography to legitimize it.
In simple terms: It links whiteness with superiority and divinity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how visual symbols reinforce racial hierarchies.
Themes
racism
identity
iconography
mythmaking
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- advertising
- political propaganda
- educational curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Aryanism
white supremacism
symbolic representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do visual depictions shape our perception of race?
- What alternative symbols could challenge this narrative?
A Different Perspective
Such idealizations ignore cultural diversity and can fuel exclusionary policies.
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