Painted Faces: A Colourful History of Cosmetics

Make-up has been used by women (and men) to enhance, alter, conceal, and disguise their appearance, and has been used as a visible marker of social status, gender, wealth, and well-being. Susan Stewart's book "The History of Makeup" provides a colorful journey through the human obsession with improving how we look, from the ancient world to the present day.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 15 December 2020
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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Throughout history, both women and men have employed makeup to enhance, alter, conceal, and even disguise their appearance. Moreover, to varying degrees over time, cosmetics have served as a visible symbol of social status, gender, wealth, and well-being. A deeper examination of the world of makeup reveals not only a mirror reflecting day-to-day life in the past but also an indicator of the culture and politics of earlier periods in history. Susan Stewart leads the reader on a captivating, fascinating, and intricate journey through the history of cosmetics, from ancient times to the present day. Anyone who has ever pondered how the Romans used algae to color their faces and urine to whiten their teeth, how Radium became a popular beauty trend in the 1930s, or how makeup survived the war will relish this vibrant exploration of the human obsession with enhancing one's appearance.

\n Weight: 270g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781398103245\n \n