The 20th century brought rapid, drastic shifts in beauty ideals, reflected in art and popular culture alike. After 1900, as women’s social roles began to change, so did the preferred image of their bodies.
Since national lockdowns started in mid-March, global economies have slowed to a great extent. The art world has been hit even harder, as it is a market based on social interactions and networks. The trend of falling market values correlates with economic