Sargon II and high dignitary: Power, presence, and perception ???? Strength and refinement intertwined - this Assyrian relief captures more than authority; it reveals the presence of gestural beauty in warriors and rulers. Beauty and power were inseparable in ancient Mesopotamia. The use of kohl around the eyes, perfumed oils and balms on the part of warriors, reinforces both status and that of the protectoin. How does this representation change our conception of strength and assertiveness? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned for more on de toutes beautés , a collaboration between Musée du Louvre and L'Oréal Groupe. A series by Thierry Demaizière & Alban Teurlai. #DeToutesBeautes #MuseeLouvre #TimelessBeauty #EssentialityOfBeauty #LorealGroupe
Woman with a Mirror: Beauty reflected, redefined ✨ A moment of quiet self-reflection or an assertion of presence? This enigmatic portrayal of a woman gazing into a mirror invites us to question how beauty is seen—by oneself and by others. Throughout history, the mirror has been a symbol of vanity, but here, does it instead become a tool of self-awareness? Share your thoughts in the comments on how this image challenges traditional notions of beauty. A new episode of de toutes beautés, a collaboration between Musée du Louvre and L'Oréal Groupe, will be released next week—stay tuned! A series by Thierry Demaizière & Alban Teurlai. #DeToutesBeautes #MuseeLouvre #TimelessBeauty #EssentialityOfBeauty #LorealGroupe