Name: On glamour
Uploaded: 2008-10-16T05:59:00Z
Duration: 15 min 56 s
Description: In a timely talk, cultural critic Virginia Postrel muses on the true meaning, and the powerful uses, of glamour -- which she defines as any calculated, carefully polished image designed to impress and persuade.

In a timely talk, cultural critic Virginia Postrel muses on the true meaning, and the powerful uses, of glamour -- which she defines as any calculated, carefully polished image designed to impress and persuade.

Virginia Postrel: On glamour

On glamour

Glamour transcends the everyday, inviting us into an idealized, perfect place, challenging our perceptions of art and beauty.

The essence of glamour lies in sprezzatura, the art that conceals art, making the extraordinary seem effortless and attainable.

Glamour transcends mere beauty, blending mystery, grace, and the allure of a better world to evoke a deep sense of desire.