Gaze
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I am on a beauty kick lately. If I could study aesthetics I would.
Anyways, but I'm intrigued by this constant link between beauty and glamour. It's interesting that once upon a time, beauty was considered a natural quality of someone, not contrived, cosmetic, or glamororous. But today, it seems we are predisposed to notice beauty when it's presented in more obvious or visible ways.
Someone can have beautiful features, traits, or qualities without being considered "beautiful" and someone can have an aura of beauty without having specific features which make them beautiful.
But it is common for us to notice beauty more when it's in our face, somewhat more glamorous, or outstanding. It's rare that it's appreciated when it's subtle.
So, what are some of the more subtle aspects of beauty you notice in people, their personalities, or the world everyday?
What do you think of the social or societal understanding of beauty today?
What do we see or not see because of the limits placed on what is seen as beautiful?
What is your definition or examples of what you consider to be atypical or unusual beauty?
Note: Although I don't want this thread to become a picture thread, you can post pics if it helps you explain.
Anyways, but I'm intrigued by this constant link between beauty and glamour. It's interesting that once upon a time, beauty was considered a natural quality of someone, not contrived, cosmetic, or glamororous. But today, it seems we are predisposed to notice beauty when it's presented in more obvious or visible ways.
Someone can have beautiful features, traits, or qualities without being considered "beautiful" and someone can have an aura of beauty without having specific features which make them beautiful.
But it is common for us to notice beauty more when it's in our face, somewhat more glamorous, or outstanding. It's rare that it's appreciated when it's subtle.
So, what are some of the more subtle aspects of beauty you notice in people, their personalities, or the world everyday?
What do you think of the social or societal understanding of beauty today?
What do we see or not see because of the limits placed on what is seen as beautiful?
What is your definition or examples of what you consider to be atypical or unusual beauty?
Note: Although I don't want this thread to become a picture thread, you can post pics if it helps you explain.