Isbn: 9780882542720 - title: the artificial face a history of cosmetics (1 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. This is a history of the use of cosmetics. From pre-historic to modern times, this book examines in detail the history of cosmetic fashions and the changing ideals of beauty down through the ages. The author has drawn widely on contemporary sources and with the help of a rich selection of contemporary paintings drawings. This is a piece of carefully researched social history covering the times of Nerfertiti and before to Jean Shrimpton and after. Included are photographs, illustrations, a bibliography, and an index. This copy is clean and solid. Fenja Gunn (illustratore).…