Through out most of history, and prehistory, large women were praised, even worshipped. Only in recent times, for the most part, have skinny women been deemed "the look". So much so, so much society pressure, that binging and purging are far too common for our young women, along with sickness and depression. I once read the look is nicknamed "The Heroin Look". Recent research shows that our ancestors were the ones with the real knowledge about body shape. In many ways they were smarter than we are. One of the more interesting articles I have read in a while, I hope there is a follow up with more information.
Dated to 25,000 B.C., The Mother Goddess
Seated Goddess
7000 - 6500 - BC - (Pre-Hittite)
Venus with Cupid and a dolphin,
Roman classical sculpture
BIG BUTTS = BIG BRAINS
by Mark Putnam, L7 World
So says new research out of the Universities of California & Pittsburgh. The researchers theorize the increased brain power is a result of the Omega-3 fatty acids stored in the hips and thighs.
But don’t start gargling the Ben & Jerry’s yet ladies. While added weight in the hips raises intelligence, belly fat which contains Omega-6 fatty acids lowers it. It’s all about hip-to-waist ratio. The lower it is the smarter you and your children will be. You might say, this badonkadonk effect is in your genes.
Roman, A.D. 40–60
Marble (from Pompei)
Speaking of genes, the next time your girl asks you, ‘do these jeans make my butt look big,’ you can tell her ‘no baby, they make you look smart’ (like Einstein smart).
Venus and Cupid
circa 1625-30, Artemisia Gentileschi (Italian, 1593-1652)
Very interesting post along the same lines at Bill's page. http://danceinsilence.multiply.com/tag/big%20butts An informative news video reporting on the changing perception of body shapes and sizes. Well worth watching.
