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The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women (b / w photo)
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The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women (b / w photo)
6009899 The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women, by Alice Bloch (Directress of the Orthopaedic Gymnastic Institute, Stuttgart) (John Lane The Bodley Head, c 1933). In the book it is stated: " The pictures in this book - taken with the co-operation of the Authoress by Will Balluff, W Tank and others - show the Alice Bloch, School at their exercises.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22326574
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Beauty Ideal Craze Deportment Exercise Gymnastics Physical Physique Stretching Teutonic Beauties
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This photograph, titled "The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women" captures a moment in history when the pursuit of physical fitness and health became a craze among German women. Taken by an anonymous German photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection. The photo serves as an illustration for Alice Bloch's book, "The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women". Bloch was the Directress of the Orthopaedic Gymnastic Institute in Stuttgart. The book emphasizes the importance of exercise and showcases images taken with Bloch's cooperation by photographers such as Will Balluff and W Tank. In this particular shot, we see young women from Alice Bloch's school engaging in various exercises. Their stretching poses demonstrate their dedication to maintaining proper posture and deportment. The gym setting reflects the growing popularity of gymnastics and physical culture during that time period. This image not only highlights Germany's historical fascination with physical fitness but also represents ideals of beauty prevalent at that time. It offers us a glimpse into European culture during this era while showcasing the beauty ideal upheld by German society. With its rich historical context and aesthetic appeal, this photograph provides valuable insight into both German history and female empowerment through exercise.
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