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An study of plumage of male Birds of Paradise in relation to masculinity past and present
Research came from analysis of masculinity both past and present, and their visual parallels to colorful male birds of paradise.
Iridescent feathers under throats resembling lace ruffs of historic menswear; color blocked feather patterns the segmented physique of a modern muscleman
Notions of toxic masculinity manifesting in plumage that weighs an individual down, making them vulnerable to predation.
Male birds alter their silhouettes to attract mates, much like suits throughout history have built up and pulled back shoulders, nipped and expanded torsos.
