Greek statues, the Napoleonic wars and the advent of photography all played a role.
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The Greek body - white, muscular, masculine and middle class - dominated as an ideal type. This dominance continues today.
Is there an ideal body shape that is universally attractive? A recent study shows that beauty is more complex, and diverse, than that.
We live in a world of improbable bodies; they populate our television screens, magazines and billboards. If you’re like most Australians, you might sometimes get the feeling your body isn’t normal. But…
