"Symbol of beauty" fragment of the canvas (without stretcher), acrylic, black pencil 30x21.5cm
The history of Ancient Rus tells us that a lot of time and value was given to the hair. It was a symbol of femininity. According to the hair, men chose their wives, the longer and thicker the hair, the healthier the offspring will be. Also, by the hairstyle, it was possible to determine the status in society - married, a widow, or "in an active search."
In the picture, the hair is decorated with ornaments, this emphasizes the peculiarity and belonging to a certain tradition.