Coming in November… The Intersection of Aesthetics and Health (blog 2 of series)
Our perception of both our own bodies and those of others is shaped by many factors—such as gender and age, cultural, educational, and familial backgrounds, as well as our health and possible presence of illness or injury.
These influences shape not only how we see bodies in general, but also how we approach the relationship between appearance and well being.
With a background in dance, this is of particular interest to me and has sparked a desire to probe the intersection of aesthetics and health. When do these two things diverge and when are they inextricably entwined? What about all the grey areas in between?
The intersection of aesthetics and health is a fascinating and increasingly important area that bridges well-being, beauty, and self-perception. It explores how the pursuit of beauty can align with—or sometimes conflict with—physical, mental, and social health
I will be expanding and elaborating on the these ideas over the next few months - Ann
I have not set an outline of how to approach this blog systematically. I’m trying to write about things I have never written about before. I have thought about them, but never really tried to put them into words. It will be a process for me. I will give myself the time to stop and question, to get side tracked and to get carried away with my own thoughts. This may not prove to be a super well structured dive into the above mentioned theme, but it will be an honest exploration of the topic.