Start by discussing the dual nature of power for women in 16th-century Venice, where the only path to education and political influence often lay through the life of a courtesan . Key Themes to Explore:
Mention the use of deadly nightshade eye drops used to dilate pupils for a "seductive" gaze. Dangerous Beauty
Reflect on which modern beauty trends future generations might look back on with the same disbelief. Option 3: Modern Fiction & Art Start by discussing the dual nature of power
Dying for a Look: The Toxic History of Lead and Arsenic Makeup Dangerous Beauty