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August 22, 2026Fat Studies

Body Size in Early Modern Germany,

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Overview

Historical analysis reveals cultural perceptions of body size in early modern Germany, highlighting the societal norms governing physical appearance.

Key Points

  • To investigate the cultural, religious, and normative significance attributed to physical body size and shape in early modern Germany.
  • Historical and textual analysis of primary sources and archival material from early modern Germany.
  • Qualitative evaluation of historical discourses surrounding corpulence, stature, and embodiment.
  • Physical body size carried explicit moral, social, and spiritual connotations in early modern German culture.
  • Societal standards linked corpulence and physical appearance to self-discipline, social rank, and civic virtue.

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Brian Hillman (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895ec3ca7ade938187ce6fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/21604851.2026.2719054
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