I would say this aligns more with modern ideas of beauty than the ideals of the Renaissance, which focuses more on appearing rich (plumpness, extravagant wigs, etc.). Especially during the time of Nefertiti, sensuousness was popular and artistic forms were more “feminine” and soft in creation (I forget what the period is called but it has a name compared to other styles). Ancient Egyptians placed a lot of importance on cleanliness and hygiene (much like modern people do, they even brushed their teeth!). Ancient Egyptians were a progressive society in many ways that Renaissance Europe wasn’t. From what you’ve mentioned you mostly understand this piece so I will move on.Īs you mentioned, could it just be beauty standards (despite the Nefertiti bust). Emphasis was on the luxury of the clothing (or clothing that would demarcate a scholar), jewels, things like such. Portraits were not supposed to mimic the likeness of the sitter, but instead used “codes” (symbols and artistic choices) in order to convey the wealth, etc of the sitter. Portraits were often sent to suitors for potential marriages, were done to commemorate families, power, riches, etc. First, we have to understand the idea of portraiture outside of the modern idea (and even then, I’d argue we still hold some notions but that’s another post). There are a lot of reasons why Renaissance portraits seem very out of touch with what one might consider beautiful now. With a face like that, no wonder she went crazy.Įlizabeth Woodinville must have been really smart.įerdinand II was wasted the day of his portrait.Īnother bobblehead, this one is pretending to be an Italian noblewoman. Isabella of Castille was descended from aliens.Ĭatherine of Aragon stole Henry VIII's heart, with her tiny tiny hands. Is it a changing concept of what is beautiful? But Nefertiti's bust is 3,000 years old, and she is what we would consider beautiful today. The portraits were used to solidify marriage contracts, so you'd think they'd want to look their best. When I look up historical Renaissance figures, I find their portraits really off-putting (small mouths, huge foreheads and cheeks, double chins, no eyelashes.) I know high foreheads were considered attractive in Queen Elizabeth I's reign, but these are well into fivehead and sixhead territory. We also have a general Q&A thread where we answer your questions about art history. "ArtHistory Discusses" is a sub-wide structured discussion which introduces a new topic around every month.
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