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10 pages in length. The Greeks and Romans provided both the ancient and contemporary worlds valuable insight to what it means to be an enlightened member of the human race. For Romans, the quest for good and dutiful citizens reflected the most important commodity of a civilized people; for the Greeks, the combined elements of athletic ability, philosophical issues and physical beauty represented a more well-rounded society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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the human race. For Romans, the quest for good and dutiful citizens reflected the most important commodity of a civilized people; for the Greeks, the combined elements of athletic
ability, philosophical issues and physical beauty represented a more well-rounded society. II. GREECE Physical Beauty Historically, Greek artists were hypnotized by the
human form and based much of their sculptures upon its beauty. The Greek goddess Aphrodite - who represented a great many things as one of Greek arts most famous
of all female deities - was but one in a long line of creations that represented this fetish toward beauty. To look at Aphrodite, one immediately perceives a distinct
sense of femininity and gentleness. Born of the bond between Zeus and Dione, it is easy to ascertain the connection between her heritage of the sea and the things
she represents: sexual love, beauty and fertility. In early renderings, she was portrayed as "clothed and formal" (Classic Art: Introduction); however, in
later years this image was significantly altered to portray her as one of the most important nudes in history. This transformation from fully clothed to completely nude was a
symbol in and of itself: Aphrodite had begun a journey exemplifying female physical beauty, grace and charm (Classic Art: Introduction). This shift in focus was easy to detect in
the way her physical appearance was illustrated by the sculptor. Far more than any other goddess, Aphrodites features were considerably softer, illuminated by "loosely waving hair bound up in
a chignon" (Classic Art: Introduction), upon which she wore a crown. This combination more than suggests the fact that Aphrodite embodied the very essence of what it meant to
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