By NAYOUNG KWON

The Rococo period influenced many European countries with elegance and delicate looks. Russia was one of those countries that was heavily influenced and carried the trend till the 18th century. Not only did Rococo influenced paintings and architectures, it also set the trend of female beauty. During the period, many young women used makeup to glow themselves up (this only applies to wealthy, though). For this week's Art history hotties,  Portrait of Countess Urszula Mniszech makes the cut for perfect example of a girl who went from wearing paper bags to a full face glam.

This painting is an example of the pure look that Russia aimed for during the Rococo period. The Cotton candy like hair and a "touch" of blush on the nose, cheeks and eyes can make anyone look flattering and innocent. In our society today, we follow the motto, "Beautiful without makeup" but it seems that it does not apply in this era at all. But no one seems to mind and the artists who paints these models most certainly doesn't mind either.