The idea of what a ‘real’ man or woman ought to look like is uncertain and, quite often, subject to change. It greatly depends on the era, customs, and traditions accepted in a society at a specific time. In fact, the entire history of fine art is a convincing demonstration of this! Can you guess the gender of the people depicted in these works? To test your skills of perception, choose between 1 for ‘man’ or 2 for ‘woman’.
Giotto di Bondone. Detail of the freso in the Scrovegni Chapel. c.1303-1305/Wikimedia Commons
Man or woman?