Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Mars 1932, No. 139, 12e Année, p. 21 1932

This print, "Art - Goût - Beauté," was created in Paris in March 1932 as a page from a journal of feminine elegance. It depicts women adorned in high fashion, capturing the zeitgeist of the Art Deco era. Observe the prominence of bare backs. This motif, a symbol of liberation and modernity, recurs throughout history, from ancient Greek sculptures of Aphrodite to Renaissance paintings of Venus. This motif embodies a complex interplay between vulnerability and allure. It is a gesture that conveys both a sense of freedom and a subtle display of power. The gaze is drawn to the exposed skin, creating an intense psychological engagement. Such cultural symbols are never static. The meaning has evolved in response to changing societal norms. These women echo a timeless fascination with beauty and its potent, emotional charge.