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“ Fashions in Makeup, From Ancient to Modern Times” Book by Richard Corson
“ Fashions in Makeup, From Ancient to Modern Times” Book by Richard Corson
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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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"Chronicles in devastating detail the history of that absorbing folly the pursuit of beauty . . . An encyclopedic study, a valuable book of reference." --Times Literary Supplement
"Provides a comprehensive range of reference for students of fashion and all those professionally engaged in the exploitation of vanity." --Guardian
"Provides a comprehensive range of reference for students of fashion and all those professionally engaged in the exploitation of vanity." --Guardian
About the Author
Richard Corson taught theatrical makeup in colleges throughout the United States and worked as a theatrical makeup consultant. His companion books, Fashions in Hair and Fashions in Eyeglasses, published by Peter Owen, are classics in their field. He died in 1999.
