Painted Faces: A Colourful History of Cosmetics
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1445653990 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Throughout history, women (and men) have applied make-up to enhance, alter, conceal and even to disguise their appearance. A closer look at the world of makeup gives us not only a mirror reflecting day to day living in the past, but also an indicator of the economic and political climate of a given period in history. Also, to a greater or lesser degree over time, cosmetics have been used as a visible and tangible marker of social status, gender, wealth, health and well being. Anyone who has ever wondered how the Romans used algae to color their faces and urine to whiten their teeth, how Radium came to be a popular 1930s beauty trend or how make-up survived the war will enjoy this colorful journey through the human obsession with improving how we look.
About the AuthorSusan Stewart is the author of Cosmetics & Perfumes in the Roman World.
Susan Stewart is the author of Cosmetics & Perfumes in the Roman World.