What is the Feminine Ideal?

The Concept of the Feminine Ideal throughout Time and Culture

What was the FEMININE IDEAL for Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt - Cleopatra

Note: Although these depictions of Cleopatra capture her legendary beauty, many images of her exist in this era and beyond. You may want to explore her biography and reign to fully comprehend her beauty.

Ancient Egypt - Nefertiti

Note: Just like Cleopatra, researching Nefertiti’s biography and reign will give you more insight as to why she fits into the Ancient Egyptian definition of beautiful.

Ancient Egypt-Hatshepsut

NOTE: You will want to research the reign of this legendary ruler and make note of the decided lack of feminine features in visual representations of her.

The Ten Commandments

NOTE: You will want to consider both the story from the Old Testament as well as Cecil B. DeMille’s film version.

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

NOTE: You may want to choose a selection of goddesses to research, focusing on what their domains are as well as how they are portrayed.