The Age of Instagram Face

The Age of Instagram Face

12/21/2019

link

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face

summary

In this thought-provoking article, the author reflects on the rise of a specific beauty standard known as the 'Instagram face' over the past decade. The article explores how social media platforms, particularly Instagram, have played a significant role in shaping and promoting this specific aesthetic. It highlights the predominant features associated with the Instagram face, such as full lips, a contoured face, and defined eyebrows, and discusses how these trends have been perpetuated by influencers and celebrities. The author raises questions about the impact of this idealized beauty standard on society and how it may contribute to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Overall, the article provides an insightful analysis of the cultural phenomenon and its implications in the age of social media.

tags

social media ꞏ instagram ꞏ selfie culture ꞏ beauty standards ꞏ digital age ꞏ cultural trends ꞏ social media influencers ꞏ beauty industry ꞏ digital manipulation ꞏ photo editing ꞏ self-image ꞏ visual culture ꞏ body image ꞏ identity ꞏ online presence ꞏ filter culture ꞏ digital aesthetics ꞏ photography ꞏ self-presentation ꞏ digital identity ꞏ online popularity ꞏ social media impact ꞏ online fame ꞏ virtual reality ꞏ social media addiction ꞏ digital narcissism ꞏ internet culture ꞏ visual storytelling ꞏ personal branding ꞏ online persona