Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It follows only individual "rules", so how can it be distorted? Are you meaning to say that because something I see as beautiful may not be or that my perception is distorted, simply because you dont agree?
The final product was a graphic; nothing more, and nothing less. The artists started with a base, the model, and went to work crafting their graphic.
Now concerning the clip: Since I do not know the personality of that lady prior to the various artwork that went into the final ad, I have to admit, she really did not look all that beautiful to me. I can walk onto any campus or city street and see women who are far more physically beautiful to my eye. I imagine others share that opinion as well, or all that artwork would not be neccessary.
As for the artwork; make-up, hair-dressing and photo finishing. I think these artists did a beautiful job.
I don't think we need to blame artists or models for how girls or women feel about themselves. When I see ads in GQ, I dont get my boxers all up in a bunch because I dont look like those guys.
Its the job of our parents, schools, churches, and family members to teach our young ones that beauty is both at the surface as well as internal. It's also those peoples jobs to teach our growing children what the difference is between a peice of artwork, an model (which in my eyes is the product of artwork), and a "naked" person with emotions. Maybe if these girls have some obcession, her gaurdians might consider some counseling.
It seems as the parents may not be doing such a good job at this.
IMHO, Dove has done an admirable job in helping where teachers and parents seem to be falling short.
