Theoretically, the times are changing, and people's aesthetics should also change. In the decades since the reform and opening up, aesthetics, especially the aesthetics of people's appearance, have indeed undergone many changes. From the exquisite elegance of film and television singers in the 70s and 80s to the "net red face" in these years, the changes are indeed not small. But at any given time, people seem to have a fanatical interest in "slimness." Whether male or female, they want to be as thin as possible with their other half. In fact, the dynasties and generations in history are similar, and even the legendary "fat is beautiful" Tang Dynasty is no exception.
The Tang Dynasty also pursued slimness? It seems that this makes it difficult for many people to accept, after all, the Tang Dynasty's "fat is beautiful" saying has almost become a stereotype. But if we really take a person as an example, we can really explain that the "fat" of the Tang Dynasty people is not the same thing as the "fat" we are talking about now. In this example, there is no doubt that Yang Yuhuan is the most appropriate of the four beauties.
Before getting to the point, let's talk about the story of Yang Yuhuan's transformation from the wife of Li Mao, the King of Shou, to the favorite concubine of Tang Xuanzong. Because this process itself is a circumstantial evidence of Yang Yuhuan's figure.
Yang Yuhuan itself is relatively noble. According to the "Biography of the Long Hate Song" written by chen hong of the Tang Dynasty, Yang Yuhuan was born in the Yang clan of Hongnong, which was a great nobleman who had been prominent for thousands of years before the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms of China. Before Yang Yuhuan's great-grandfathers, they were all high-ranking officials in the imperial court. However, her father Yang Xuanyan was not angry, and only became a minor official of shu prefecture. Later he was convicted and imprisoned and died inside. Yang Yuhuan was then raised by his second uncle Yang Xuanjue (some say it was the third uncle Yang Xuanjuan. But from Yang Yuhuan's experience, I personally feel that Yang Xuanjue is more likely).)
It can be said that the death of his father has fulfilled Yang Yuhuan. Because of the brilliance of her life, she has a great relationship with her second uncle Yang Xuanjue. Yang Xuanjue was a famous pear garden musician during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and a generation of musicians, especially good at Hu Le. In his home, Yang Yuhuan not only did not lack food and clothing, but also learned dance and music, which is the key to her future success.
When Yang Yuhuan was fifteen years old, Tang Xuanzong's daughter Princess Xianyi held a large-scale wedding, and Yang Yuhuan was also invited to attend because of his father's relationship. But I personally think that Yang Yuhuan is likely to appear as a dancer, not a guest. At the banquet, Princess Xianyi's brother Li Mao ,Shou wang," fell in love with Yang Yuhuan at first sight and later raised the matter with his mother, Concubine Wu. Concubine Wu then asked Emperor Xuanzong of Tang to marry and made Yang Yuhuan Princess Shou. Shou Wang Li Mao got his wish and flew with the beautiful people all day.
Three years later, Emperor Xuanzong's beloved Concubine Wu died in the first half of his life, and the emperor began a depressed life. Every day he used butterflies to choose a concubine for himself to sleep with, but he did not find a woman who could really confide. Later, some good deeds said that Yang Yuhuan was "tall and upright, and it is advisable to fill the court", Tang Xuanzong quickly summoned him to meet him, and immediately became a surprised person, so he forced Yang Yuhuan to become a monk, and then after a few years he was admitted to the palace from the Taoist Temple.
Tang Xuanzong's favor for Yang Yuhuan, recorded in history books and poems, is simply sweet. The so-called "harem beauty three thousand people, three thousand pampered in one." Since Yang Yuhuan was made a noble concubine at the age of 26, after Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was no longer crowned, Yang Yuhuan's status was equivalent to that of an empress. Even Yang Yuhuan was pampered and dared to play with the emperor, and in the end, the emperor was soft.
There's one thing worth noting here. According to the system, Yang Yuhuan should have met Tang Xuanzong when he was crowned Princess Shou, but at that time, it was obvious that Tang Xuanzong did not have such strong feelings for him. Of course, there is a reason why Wu Huifei is still alive, but there is another reason for this: Yang Yuhuan, who was only 15 years old at the time, was not fully developed, and in addition to her beautiful face, her figure had not yet reached a mature standard. After 3 years of pampering, Yang Yuhuan has changed from a young girl to a charming young woman, and her charm will naturally rise several levels.
This seems to confirm the rumor that the Tang Dynasty was "fat for beauty", because Yang Yuhuan and Li Mao are loving couples, and it is impossible to raise more and more thin. However, according to some information now disclosed, it seems that Yang Yuhuan's "fat" is not what is now called obesity, but a plump and bumpy posture. In terms of weight, it should not be too heavy. It is speculated that Yang Yuhuan's height should be between 163-165cm, and his weight is between 130-140 kilograms, which is slightly fat now.
And that's not all. It is very likely that this "fat" is still muscular, and in the waist circumference, leg length, the two indicators that can best reflect female charm, Yang Yuhuan is likely to perform well. Why? Don't forget what Yang Yuhuan captured Tang Xuanzong's heart: dance! Yang Yuhuan was a famous dancer in the Tang Dynasty, and the famous "Neon Dress Feather Dance" was famous for her. Moreover, this kind of dance is not the kind of one-action Huxuan dance that An Lushan danced, but a dance with large movements and very flowing movements. Could the person who can dance this dance out of the historical reputation be a person with a thick waist and short legs? Obviously not!
With Yang Yuhuan's height-to-weight ratio, coupled with the attributes of a dancer, I am afraid that he does not look at his face, and his figure is enough to fascinate. Now some of the popular fitness beauty Internet celebrities on the Internet, some of them are similar in height and weight to Yang Yuhuan, but their posture is bumpy and full of healthy charm. If they saw Yang Yuhuan, I am afraid that they would also have a sense of pity for each other.
It can be seen that what the Tang Dynasty people appreciated was by no means the kind of obese person with a big belly, but the healthy beauty of the obvious three circumferences and a plump posture. So, what does "fat for beauty" really mean? In fact, it can be seen from the Tang Dynasty female figures that have been handed down to the present, the Tang Dynasty's "fat for beauty" refers to the fact that in the art of portraits, women should be "rich and beautiful, warm and cheerful". This kind of fat is actually a kind of artistic processing, which is a yearning for a rich life at that time. If there really is one out of the female figure, I am afraid that no one dares to ask for it.
However, the Tang Dynasty's "fat for beauty" also has a practical significance. Some modern people have reached the point of some madness in order to pursue slimness, and they constantly use dieting to destroy their bodies. This slimness is unhealthy and should not be advocated. In fact, whether it is thin or fat, as long as the body is healthy and the mentality is healthy, there is no need to be too demanding.