Discover the evolution of makeup with "Fashions in Makeup, From Ancient to Modern Times" book by Richard Corson. Learn about the history of makeup and its impact on fashion. A must-have for anyone interested in history of beauty and style. Expertly written with informative facts and insights, in this highly praised volume, Richard Corson chronicles the pursuit of beauty from Ancient Egypt to the present day. Concentrating mainly on makeup traditions of the Western world, with examples from other countries included for comparison, Corson describes the cosmetics with which men and women have decorated their faces, how they have applied them, and what they looked like as a result.
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"Provides a comprehensive range of reference for students of fashion and all those professionally engaged in the exploitation of vanity." --Guardian