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talkpoliticsHere is an interesting collection of historical figures, reconstructed. It provides a glimpse into the way they probably look like. From Copernicus to Tutankhamun to Jesus to Cleopatra to Elizabeth I.
What Historical Figures Really Looked Like Will Change How You Perceive The Past
Though I am not sure why this should change my perception of these various historic figures. It is a fascinating exercise but didn't change my perception of any of them.
On the other hand, of course it's not about perception of their character. More about the lionization and idealization of their images by artists. Image is not character, however it's fascinating that Jesus does not look like the delicate featured pale European type in traditional art one bit.
Indeed, far too many people romanticize historical figures and these vaguely scientific recreations of their appearances might help to make them more real and less romanticized.
That said, I never really thought Jesus looked like anything but a Semite resident of Judea in the first century. Some of the other likenesses are more speculation than others.
What Historical Figures Really Looked Like Will Change How You Perceive The Past
Though I am not sure why this should change my perception of these various historic figures. It is a fascinating exercise but didn't change my perception of any of them.
On the other hand, of course it's not about perception of their character. More about the lionization and idealization of their images by artists. Image is not character, however it's fascinating that Jesus does not look like the delicate featured pale European type in traditional art one bit.
Indeed, far too many people romanticize historical figures and these vaguely scientific recreations of their appearances might help to make them more real and less romanticized.
That said, I never really thought Jesus looked like anything but a Semite resident of Judea in the first century. Some of the other likenesses are more speculation than others.
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Date: 30/6/19 08:54 (UTC)Now Machiavelli didn't mention it directly, but just maybe there is some advantage to having some confusion between the representation of the Christian messiah with a rather clever and unscrupulous prince; especially for the prince in question. :)