Aphrodite with a water jar

myminifactory

Aphrodite was the pioneering figure in Western art, setting a precedent for female nudity. Unlike Eastern cultures, where femininity is often depicted through exaggerated and bulbous forms emphasizing fertility, Western art idealizes women's bodies by adhering to mathematical proportions. However, even in these representations of nude figures, there remains an undercurrent of modesty, as the subject attempts to conceal her exposed form. The subtle draping on her body instead serves to heighten its visibility, striking a delicate balance between restraint and revelation.