Richard Shusterman의 Somaesthetics(소마미학)으로 바라 본 패션모델의 신체미학 = The Body Aesthetics of Fashion Models from Richard Schusterman’s Somaethetics

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This study aims to analyze the body aesthetics of fashion models from the perspective of Richard Shusterman’s somaesthetics, exploring how fashion models perceive and express their bodily experiences, and how these perceptions are shaped within broader social and cultural contexts. To this end, the study examines how the image and movement of fashion models have been historically and culturally constructed, drawing on both traditional theories of beauty and Shusterman’s concept of “ living beauty.” Fashion models are not merely symbols of idealized beauty but embody the body aesthetics as representations of aesthetic philosophy, reflecting particular social standards, values, and complex cultural dynamics. Through this analysis, the study seeks to clarify how fashion models convey social messages through their bodily presence and performative expressions. Ultimately, this research aims to recontextualize contemporary aesthetic values and standards of beauty by moving beyond individual aesthetic expression to examine how social norms and identities are formed. By applying somaesthetic theory, the study shows how fashion models challenge conventional beauty norms and social expectations, redefine the body aesthetics, and contribute to fostering a more inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and positive body images are encouraged.