J. Phoenix
12-12-2008, 12:57 PM
Bettie Page, aged 85 died of natural causes in an LA hospital.
Her modeling caused controversy and paved the way for the sexual revolution of the 60's. In a time when the US was obsessed with wholesomeness and the perfect home life, Page's pictures challenged the conventional view of women's roles and sexuality.
Although Bettie Page dropped out of the public eye in the late 1950's, her pictures continued to circulate long afterwards, making her a permanent pop culture icon.
In a time when a quick Google search could show you thousands and thousands of girls in much more provocative and revealing poses, Bettie's pictures retain a sensuality that continues to captivate and titillate viewers.
Her modeling caused controversy and paved the way for the sexual revolution of the 60's. In a time when the US was obsessed with wholesomeness and the perfect home life, Page's pictures challenged the conventional view of women's roles and sexuality.
Although Bettie Page dropped out of the public eye in the late 1950's, her pictures continued to circulate long afterwards, making her a permanent pop culture icon.
In a time when a quick Google search could show you thousands and thousands of girls in much more provocative and revealing poses, Bettie's pictures retain a sensuality that continues to captivate and titillate viewers.