Moving backwards chronologically, today good posture is known to be healthier as well as retaining elements of proper form in many societies. I was taught that it was important in Victorian times and in the 18th century as well. I recall being taught that Romans often dined in a lounging position (which is also healthier apparently), but I'm not sure if this is true. And obviously, human posture has become more upright as neanderthals gave way to homo sapiens.
This is probably a difficult question as I doubt there are many records referring to posture, but does anyone have insight into the relevance of back posture prior to the 18th century, but within recorded history?
Thank you.
Good posture is an indicator of health and fitness, which makes it attractive to others. So posture has been important since physical attractiveness has been, which is before recorded history. Also, Neanderthals had very good posture, as they had an active lifestyle. The idea of the rounded shoulders and low neck come from the a very early Neanderthal specimin, which was determined to actually have severe arthritis in 1957