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.

On glamour

Glamour is not just about movie stars or luxury but is a powerful, carefully constructed illusion that invites us to imagine a better world. From photographs of steel mills to comic book art and sleek skylines, glamour operates by concealing flaws and highlighting transcendence. Even catalog images hide messy cords to promise an idealized life. Beneath every glamorous surface lies effort, artifice, and the human longing for meaning and perfection.

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Virginia Postrel: On glamour