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What does it mean?
Women are often depicted as younger than they actually are.
In plain terms
Women look older in reality than in pictures.
What can you take from it?
Be aware that images may not reflect reality.

Where it applies

  • media
  • portraits
  • social perception

Putting it to work

  • question appearances
  • seek truth

Questions to consider

  • Why do we paint women younger?
  • Does age matter in art?

Another view

Not all depictions aim to make women look younger.

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