History, Feminism
How ‘Creation of Eve’ Decided the Fate of Women in Society
And why a woman is positioned on a lower pedestal than a man
Source-Wikipedia
The role of women in modern society has evolved over time, but the fate of women was decided long back in history. The Creation of Eve is a classic example of this statement. Be it religious theologies or Christian iconographies, a woman is always positioned on a lower pedestal than a man. Religious scriptures played a very important role in dictating what should and should not be done by women. Right from the precept of menstruation to a woman covering her head is all vestige of scriptures written centuries ago.
During medieval Christianity, art was completely under the hands of the patriarchal papacy, and most of the time painters like Michelangelo depicted imagery that was imposed upon them by the religious leaders of that time. Art, sculpture, and scriptures were the means by which papacy influenced society and culture.
Creation of Eve and the religious theologies
In the biblical book of Genesis, Eve was created by God from Adam’s rib. Eve got succumbed to the serpent's temptation and enticed Adam to eat the forbidden fruit resulting in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The…
