The revolution was led by the women of the 1920's who grew exasperated of being viewed as drab monotonous housewives. They became increasingly sexually defined, more forthright and dominant, and spawned the image of the femme fatale. It originates from the French "fatal woman" meaning one who utilises the malign power of her sexuality to ensnare men.
Painted in 1530, Lucas Cranach's Salome epitomizes the figure of a femme fatale. Salome was once called upon to dance for King Herod who was very much entranced by her charm and grace. …
