Is this satire? Because there are a hell of a lot of differences.
For one... seeing David in rare moments (you listed this example down below, but it was not ancient nor greek) or any art is very different than the current effects of advertising. In those cases, between long stretches of real life, it’s possible or even easy to appreciate. When bombarded constantly with an unrealistic ideal hundreds of times a day, it has a different effect.
Ancient Greeks were “bombarded by unrealistic image ideals hundreds of times a day” as well while passing sculptures and murals in public places. Yet these “unrealistic image ideals” served as a font of inspiration! The “unrealism” and “idealism” served only to heighten their positive effects on their viewers! Be like an Ancient Greek!
What’s next, protesting the Venus of Willendorf for being too thicc? “Unrealistic image ideals” have millions of historical precedents. They are fertility symbols and they can serve to inspire if only you choose to be inspired! Choose to be inspired. :)
For one... seeing David in rare moments (you listed this example down below, but it was not ancient nor greek) or any art is very different than the current effects of advertising. In those cases, between long stretches of real life, it’s possible or even easy to appreciate. When bombarded constantly with an unrealistic ideal hundreds of times a day, it has a different effect.