“The Steadfast Philosopher," by Gerard von Honthurst (1623)

Benson & Hedges cigarette advertisement (1980's)

Compare and contrast the use of gender symbolism in these two images, including meaning, context, use (or not) of stereotypes, body language, etc. Does this modern ad, in your opinion, represent meaningful progress?

Read the responses posted by students in my Feminine Archetype class and my Women, Gender, and Power class.