The document discusses how portrayals of masculinity in art and design have evolved over time, noting depictions of men from the Benin culture, 14th-15th centuries, 20th century, and 21st century that highlight changing views of male traits, body types, and what defines masculinity through aggression, competition, and interactions with women. It concludes that while males being portrayed as aggressors and warriors has remained, the standards for these traits have changed throughout history from body type to what men compete for.

1. Group project- men in age Jihyung Kim Sungho Choi Hyunjoon Jin Steven Chun

2. intro statement The portrayal of men in art and design has evolved over the years in many ways. One theme we have observed is the traits of masculinity. There have been many different views and standards to what define the man as the aggressor and “better man.”

3. Benin culture The Benin warrior with a large head and exaggerated eye stare Little development of arms and chest, stocky body

4. 14th, 15th Wielding a different long steel sword Face is fully covered with iron helmet, with only the eyes shown gazing straight at the viewer Body is basically fully covered with high-raking robe, showing a warrior fully ready for war

5. 20th Body exposed showing a manly muscular body Holding flag and saluting, showing patriotism and strong pride for country

6. 20th Sunglasses not exposing eyes, and the subjects are gazing AT something Similar attire suggesting brotherhood and conformity Inhaling deeply on cigarette

7. 21th Calm aggression Whoever gets the girl is the better man (competition)

8. 21th In action, seducing girl Aggressively touching female Again, getting the female is competition

9. Design/Architecture The building is erect and grand, with sharp features

10. Closing Over the ages, the traits of masculinity have changed. The overall thought of males being the aggressor and warriors have remained present, but the standards that determined those factors have changed. From what body type to what men are competing for, all has changed throughout time.