Andy Warhol, Barbie, 1985
Idealism is a type of distortion but in the way that it improves reality. Idealism shows no flaws or accidents that are present in the real world. This painting of the classic Barbie doll is an exaggeration of what the makers of Barbie are trying to show as true beauty. Though this plastic figure's waist, breasts, and hip proportions are physically impossible for a human to match (because a real woman wouldn't be able to hold herself upright), many young girls in our society still see Barbie as someone to try and mirror due to her lack of flaws and "perfect" body structure.
Below: Katie Halchishick uses her own figure to show what it would take to have the Barbie doll’s proportions.
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