Max Dahl
World Art 1
1/30/2017
Response Paper One
In “Sex, Rhetoric, and the Public Monument: The Alluring Body of Naram-Sin of Agade,” Irene J. Winter displays an interesting argument that appealing aesthetics and overall sexuality of a political figure can be considered powerful and dominant characteristics for a leader to possess. Something interesting to note is that this can be closely tied with traits and views we see today in a more contemporary society which I touch on later in the paper.
The author argues that the "eroticized body" of Naram really describes the link between a-uthority, sexuality, and power. These characteristics make for a great leader. The author also describes the strength of Naram as a "Visual Quote" That helped the king get a …show more content…
I think this was true even during the times of Mesopotamia. Although characteristics that we find attractive have changed people still had ideals that made someone more pleasing to be with or valuable in society based on physical characteristics. Something interesting to note that has become mainstream is the idea that tall people get paid more, a study done in 2004 by Timothy judge at University of Florida found that for every inch of height taller an employee was they can expect to earn an extra $789 a year. Compounded overtime that pay difference is nearly $5,000 per year if there's a six-inch height difference. This is also true of people that are considered obese on average make $7,000 less being a woman and $4,000 less if you're a man. The opposite is true for individuals that exercise regularly. Employees that workout on average make $80 more a week than other coworkers. These are just a few examples of our society of how aesthetic and body composition can really determine a lot monetarily but I think this is also true when it comes to relationships, lifestyle, friend choices and where we end up in
World Art 1
1/30/2017
Response Paper One
In “Sex, Rhetoric, and the Public Monument: The Alluring Body of Naram-Sin of Agade,” Irene J. Winter displays an interesting argument that appealing aesthetics and overall sexuality of a political figure can be considered powerful and dominant characteristics for a leader to possess. Something interesting to note is that this can be closely tied with traits and views we see today in a more contemporary society which I touch on later in the paper.
The author argues that the "eroticized body" of Naram really describes the link between a-uthority, sexuality, and power. These characteristics make for a great leader. The author also describes the strength of Naram as a "Visual Quote" That helped the king get a …show more content…
I think this was true even during the times of Mesopotamia. Although characteristics that we find attractive have changed people still had ideals that made someone more pleasing to be with or valuable in society based on physical characteristics. Something interesting to note that has become mainstream is the idea that tall people get paid more, a study done in 2004 by Timothy judge at University of Florida found that for every inch of height taller an employee was they can expect to earn an extra $789 a year. Compounded overtime that pay difference is nearly $5,000 per year if there's a six-inch height difference. This is also true of people that are considered obese on average make $7,000 less being a woman and $4,000 less if you're a man. The opposite is true for individuals that exercise regularly. Employees that workout on average make $80 more a week than other coworkers. These are just a few examples of our society of how aesthetic and body composition can really determine a lot monetarily but I think this is also true when it comes to relationships, lifestyle, friend choices and where we end up in