Blog #13 – (200-300 words) Explore Armstrong’s statement, “To regard beauty as a luxury adornment or a social signifier was to miss the true potential of the experience.” Expand on this comment. How do you view beauty? How do you feel that society views beauty? Choose at least one other quote from Armstrong’s essay to integrate into your writing as you consider all that Armstrong’s statement implies.
I think that Armstrong’s statement has many facets, and that it has a very deep meaning. It hints at the fact that he believes beauty is not reserved only for expensive and luxury items, but it can be found in all aspects of life if someone is searching properly. I view beauty in many ways. There is human physical beauty, and human emotional beauty. Then there is beauty in art, landscapes, music, etc. I also feel like society’s view of human beauty has caused more problems than it should have. Fake, plastic, unrealistic women are glorified in magazines, news, and other mass media. Take the Kardashians for example. This has done nothing but give young girls and women unrealistic expectations of how their appearance should be. It is a massive problem, and I find it disgusting that plastic and fake celebrities are glorified in this society. Until we move back to viewing beauty as more than appearance, our society will continue to have these problems.
I agree with you that there are many sources for beauty. Do you think that the way that you experience these different types of beauty have any connection with each other? 3/3