“Thick” bodies in the early modern period: the meaning of body images through the ages

In today’s society, a slim body is often considered the ideal of beauty. But this was not always the case in history. On the contrary, in the early modern era, “fat” people were the only ones bodies quite desirable and were considered a sign of prosperity and success. But how did this change in body perception come about?
This article is about the meaning of body images in early modern times. We will look at the question of what factors influenced the perception of the body and how this changed over time. In addition, we consider the impact of these developments on society and the role of body images in various fields such as art, fashion, and advertising.