Mirror – A History of Beauty

Author: Dominique Paquet
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Publication Date: 2001-06-01
Features: The Mirror is a history of beauty: from the bathing and perfumes of ancient Egypt, using vividly colored powders and lipsticks; to the charming ointments of Rome, dominated by red and white; from the strict regulations set by Christianity to the Crusades in the Middle Ages, where astonishing discoveries were made in the East – the classical artificial beauty of lead white, blush, and false moles. In the 18th century, natural beauty returned, and by the 19th century, the modern beauty industry finally emerged, leading to today’s contemporary beauty! This book concisely introduces the historical process of the pursuit of beauty, narrating the evolution of human self-adornment from ancient Egypt to the present day, accompanied by over 100 valuable and documentary-worthy images that fully showcase the beauty of each era.