This thesis explores the relationship between inner and outer beauty throughout history, focusing on the female body as the space where this tension is most visibly reflected. Beauty is presented not only as a visual phenomenon, but as a culturally, philosophically, and symbolically shaped category that has evolved over time. The theoretical part examines the development of aesthetic ideals from Antiquity to the present and highlights the influence of media and consumer logic on contemporary beauty standards. Special attention is given to inner beauty as an expression of spiritual depth, maturity, and authenticity, often contrasted with external expectations. The concept of the mask is addressed as both metaphor and medium through which one conceals and reveals the self. This reflection raises the question of whether, in a time that glorifies perfection, beauty can still emerge from inner truth. The practical part explores these ideas through portraits of my friends, photographed while applying or removing makeup in front of a mirror.
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