Shining Beauties, Changing Contents-Perspective on the Aesthetic and Cultural Background of the Times from the past Oscar-Winning Actresses

Zihan Han

2025

Abstract

This study examines the Academy Award for Best Actress as a lens through which to understand the evolving aesthetic, cultural, and political shifts across nearly a century of film history. By analyzing the roles, performances, and characteristics of Oscar-winning actresses from 1929 to 2024, this research uncovers the ways in which these portrayals reflect broader societal values, gender norms, and cultural ideologies. Through a detailed examination of historical contexts and the changing nature of femininity as represented in cinema, the study reveals that the evolution of winning roles mirrors the political and economic climate of the times, offering a unique reflection of struggles, triumphs, and shifts in public consciousness. The research demonstrates how the Best Actress award has not only highlighted significant artistic achievements but also functioned as a barometer for cultural transformations and gender representation in the film industry. Ultimately, this study underscores the Best Actress award’s role as both a cultural and historical marker, providing valuable insights into the intersection of art, society, and the ongoing negotiations around women’s roles in both film and society.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Han Z. (2025). Shining Beauties, Changing Contents-Perspective on the Aesthetic and Cultural Background of the Times from the past Oscar-Winning Actresses. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM; ISBN 978-989-758-791-7, SciTePress, pages 657-661. DOI: 10.5220/0014150200004942

in Bibtex Style

@conference{apmm25,
author={Zihan Han},
title={Shining Beauties, Changing Contents-Perspective on the Aesthetic and Cultural Background of the Times from the past Oscar-Winning Actresses},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM},
year={2025},
pages={657-661},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014150200004942},
isbn={978-989-758-791-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM
TI - Shining Beauties, Changing Contents-Perspective on the Aesthetic and Cultural Background of the Times from the past Oscar-Winning Actresses
SN - 978-989-758-791-7
AU - Han Z.
PY - 2025
SP - 657
EP - 661
DO - 10.5220/0014150200004942
PB - SciTePress