gibson girl
Definition
Noun: * The idealized American girl of the 1890s as pictured by C. D. Gibson: A specific cultural archetype representing the fashionable, beautiful, and independent young American woman at the turn of the 20th century, as depicted in the pen-and-ink illustrations of artist Charles Dana Gibson.
Usage
The term "Gibson Girl" is a proper noun used to refer to this specific historical and artistic concept. It describes both the illustrated figure and the real women who emulated her style. * It is typically used in historical, cultural, or fashion contexts. * It often appears with the definite article "the" when referring to the archetype (e.g., the Gibson Girl).
Examples
- The Gibson Girl, with her tall, graceful figure and piled-up hair, became a national icon.
- Fashion magazines of the era encouraged women to emulate the Gibson Girl look.
- She was considered the epitome of a Gibson Girl, embodying both beauty and a spirited independence.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural symbol: The term can be used to symbolize the aspirations and evolving social role of women during the Progressive Era.
- The Gibson Girl represented a new ideal of American femininity that combined physical attractiveness with intelligence and confidence.
Variants and Related Words
- Gibson man (noun): The male counterpart to the Gibson Girl, also illustrated by C.D. Gibson, representing the clean-shaven, athletic, and chivalrous ideal American man.
- Gibson hairstyle/Gibson tuck (noun): The specific voluminous, upswept hairstyle popularized by the Gibson Girl illustrations.
Synonyms
- Ideal (noun): A person or thing regarded as perfect.
- Archetype (noun): A very typical example of a certain person or thing.
- Icon (noun): A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- The Gibson Girl ideal: A phrase used to describe the set of physical and behavioral attributes associated with the archetype.
- Achieving the Gibson Girl ideal required specific corsetry and hairstyling.
Noun
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the idealized American girl of the 1890s as pictured by C. D. Gibson
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