The Evolution of Allure: Sexual Selection from the Medici Venus to the Incredible Hulk

摘要: This is a study of the human body represented in art, which brings modern Darwinian theories sexual selection (mate competition, attractor manipulation) into history art. The book explores how Western art has channelled mate choice, exploiting cosmetics, clothes, muscles, organs and ornaments that showcase body. From Medici Venus to Vitruvius, Leonardo, Durer phone-sex goddesses "D-Cup Superstars", text shows formulas set by Greek sculptor Polykleitos have established canon gestures proportions may influenced evolution.