The reasons for the constant changes in the female ideal beauty during ancient China
Abstract
In different periods in ancient China, the origin and evolution of female beauty ideals were quite different. To figure out the reasons for that, we analyze some historical books, research documents, and archaeological discoveries on female beauty. In this study, we argue that female ideal beauty in ancient China basically changed with the preferences of those in power at that time. However, what cannot be ignored is the wisdom of ancient Chinese women who catered to those in power but tried to pursue beauty outside the crevices of social survival.References
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