Zhao Yun's portrait was discovered, but it was ridiculed as a "short-legged tiger". What's the problem?

Generally speaking, the fundamental reason why Zhao Yun became a "short-legged tiger Wang Ying" is, I think, the difference in aesthetic standards between contemporary people and ancient people. I think Zhao Yun's "handsome" has not changed, but people's aesthetic standards are constantly changing. In ancient paintings, Zhao Yun had no white helmet and armor, nor a handsome face. Instead, he has a pair of "moustaches" on his face, which looks very funny. What's more, God Zhao Yun, a gentle man in many people's minds, is actually a chubby middle-aged uncle with a big belly, which is far from Zhao Yun's "eight-foot man, imposing" appearance in the story of the Three Kingdoms.

Even sharp-eyed netizens shouted directly: "I think it is the short-legged tiger Wang Ying in the CCTV version of Water Margin!" . Take a closer look, hey! It's really like it. The more you look at it, the more it looks like it. It really makes people feel immoral. At this time, people who can't bear the blow will cry and ask, what the hell is this? Why did ancient painters "spoil" Zhao Yun so much? I think we all misunderstood the poor painter. In ancient people's aesthetics, Zhao Yun's overall image is completely "handsome". Huh? So greasy and handsome?

I don't know if you have carefully observed it, but when describing ancient generals, there must be a common feature, that is, generals are "paunchy" and slightly obese! Let future generations worry a little, "can that picture be played?" .

In ancient times, the reason for this situation in portrait painting is very simple, mainly related to the aesthetics and lifestyle of the ancients. In the eyes of ordinary people, any general is usually like this. The fatter he is, the better he can fight. Therefore, it is very easy to highlight his belly, which symbolizes "the beauty of power", to show the strength of the general.