Painted Faces
Painted Faces 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 make-up gives us not only a…
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Painted Faces
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 make-up gives us 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. Also, to a greater or lesser degree over time, cosmetics have been used as a visible marker of social status, gender, wealth, 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 Susan Stewart guides the reader through the bewildering, fascinating and complex story of cosmetics, from the ancient world to the present day.
Painted Faces
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Queen Faces
Painted Veil
Painted House
Painted Castle
Painted Cage
Painted People
Pet Faces
Famous Faces
Painted Tent
Baby Faces