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Canon of Beauty
The Ancient Greek Ideal
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The notion of a 'canon' of beauty - a set of rules or standards that artists should follow - was not new to the ancient Greeks. In fact, the idea had been around for centuries in various forms. However, the ancient Greeks developed the concept of a canon to an unprecedented level of refinement and sophistication.
The Greek canon was based on the belief that there was a perfect, ideal form for the human body, and that artists should strive to represent this ideal in their work. This ideal was not based on any particular individual, but rather on a synthesis of the most beautiful features that could be found in different people.
The Greeks believed that the human body was a microcosm of the universe, and that the proportions of the body should reflect the order and harmony of the cosmos. As a result, the Greek canon is based on mathematical principles, with specific ratios and proportions for the different parts of the body.
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