Beauty timeline

  • The Grave Stele of Hegeso (Art History)
    420 BCE

    The Grave Stele of Hegeso (Art History)

    It is a funerary stone that showcases a woman admiring her jewelry. Shows the delicacy in jewelry and how it can make you feel beautiful.
  • Period: 420 BCE to

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  • Theophrastus' Characters (Philosophy/ Literature)
    350 BCE

    Theophrastus' Characters (Philosophy/ Literature)

    A collection of 30 humorous sketches being portrayed by Aristotle students.
    There is beauty in each human's nature.
    https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58242
  • Pompeian Portrait: "Woman with Stylus" (Art History)
    60

    Pompeian Portrait: "Woman with Stylus" (Art History)

    Romanian Fresco woman holding a writing tablet.
    Beauty in intelligency.
  • Rabia al-Adawiyyas's Poems (Literature/ Philosophy)
    850

    Rabia al-Adawiyyas's Poems (Literature/ Philosophy)

    Sufi poetry about divine love and the beauty that comes within someone.
    Beauty is not just the outside but the inside
    https://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/Poets/R/RabiaalBasri/Brothersmype/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
  • The Golden Haggadah (Art history / Literature)
    1190

    The Golden Haggadah (Art history / Literature)

    Medieval Jewish manuscript that is illustrated in gold.
    Beauty in the art of story telling.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Haggadah
  • Très Riches Heures by Limbourg Brothers (Art History)
    1413

    Très Riches Heures by Limbourg Brothers (Art History)

    Manuscript with detailed scenes of medieval times and life.
    Beauty in seasons of daily living.
    https://smarthistory.org/limbourg-brothers-tres-riches-heures-du-duc-de-berry/
  • The Peony Lantern (Theater / Japanese Literature)

    The Peony Lantern (Theater / Japanese Literature)

    Japanese ghost love story told traditionally and performed upon a stage.
    Beauty in romance even when it haunts you.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botan_D%C5%8Dr%C5%8D
  • Maria Sibylla Merian's Insect Studies ( Art, Science, History)

    Maria Sibylla Merian's Insect Studies ( Art, Science, History)

    Scientific illustrations of caterpillars and butterflies by a female naturalist.
    Beauty in metamorphosis and nature.
    https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/maria-sibylla-merian-metamorphosis-art-and-science.html
  • Portrait of Madame de Pompadour by Nattier (Art Historty)

    Portrait of Madame de Pompadour by Nattier (Art Historty)

    Portrait of a educated woman surrounded by luxury and literature.
    Beauty in being intellectual.
    https://www.the-artinspector.com/post/nattier-madame-pompadour
  • Sojourner Truth's | Sell the Shadow Photo (Photography)

    Sojourner Truth's | Sell the Shadow Photo (Photography)

    Self published portrait by an abolitionist Leader.
    Beauty in self-identity.
    https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/301989
  • Florence Price's Early Piano Works (Music History)

    Florence Price's Early Piano Works (Music History)

    First ever major African-American female classical composer.
    Beauty in blending both classical and spiritual styles. Florence Price - On a Summer's Eve (1939)www.youtube.com › watch
  • Antonio Sant'Elia- La Città Nuova (Architecture)

    Antonio Sant'Elia- La Città Nuova (Architecture)

    Futurist Architect very influential in modern architecture.
    Beauty in each sketch although never built, showcases the beauty within each one.
  • Zora Neale Hurston's Mules and Men (Literature/ History)

    Zora Neale Hurston's Mules and Men (Literature/ History)

    Collection of African American folktales.
    Beauty in oral traditions.
    https://www.zoranealehurston.com/books/mules-and-men/
  • Eero Saarinen- The Gateway Arch (Architecture)

    Eero Saarinen- The Gateway Arch (Architecture)

    Created the gateway arch is a monument to westward expansion in the U.S
    Beauty in the curves and symbolic meaning.
  • Maya Deren's Meshes of the Afternoon (Film History)

    Maya Deren's Meshes of the Afternoon (Film History)

    Surreal and dream-like short film by a pioneering woman filmmaker.
    Beauty in the surreal imagery and emotion.
    (Original Music ...www.youtube.com › watch