History of Human Beauty - Renaissance - 20th Century

Author: Vigarello
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Beauty standards vary across different eras; this book narrates the evolution of these standards. It describes what was considered attractive or unattractive in different times or cultures: the appearance and faces that were valued or disregarded, the body contours that were emphasized or concealed, and the beauty methods that were studied and refined. The book showcases the value standards of different eras and also depicts the living environments, customs, and social practices of various societies. The beauty evolution history this book aims to recreate is not the subtle differences between widely studied academic art history and its idealized reference models, but rather a more socialized history where aesthetic, charm, and taste standards are reflected in everyday behavior and speech.