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The term has several near-synonyms with varying shades of meaning: Full-figured or Rubenesque - the latter term referring to the art of [[Peter Paul Rubens]], best known for portraying full-bodied women. Voluptuous and zaftig usually connote ripeness, sensuality, and a body shape involving large breasts and wide hips. | The term has several near-synonyms with varying shades of meaning: Full-figured or Rubenesque - the latter term referring to the art of [[Peter Paul Rubens]], best known for portraying full-bodied women. Voluptuous and zaftig usually connote ripeness, sensuality, and a body shape involving large breasts and wide hips. | ||
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Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prolific 17th century Flemish painter whose name entered the lexicon thanks to the full-bodied women he depicted. "The Three Graces" (1636-1638) illustrates as well as any of the artist's works the adjective Rubenesque. Time Magazine art critic Richard Lacayo said contemporary audiences associated the abundance found in Rubens' figures with "power, with happiness, with pleasure."
The term has several near-synonyms with varying shades of meaning: Full-figured or Rubenesque - the latter term referring to the art of Peter Paul Rubens, best known for portraying full-bodied women. Voluptuous and zaftig usually connote ripeness, sensuality, and a body shape involving large breasts and wide hips.
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