A Defence of Cosmetics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Max Beerbohm

 
9781330858370: A Defence of Cosmetics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A witty, affectionate defense of cosmetics that treats makeup as art, history, and self-expression.

This humorous essay explores how personal appearance has become a lasting form of painting the self. It blends playful satire with cultural observation, tracing cosmetics from ancient times to the modern toilet and imagining a future where self-adornment is widely embraced.

- Discover how painting the face is framed as a central art form and a universal impulse.
- See why Artifice, science, and fashion are described as collaborators in cosmetic culture.
- Explore the mix of wit, history, and social commentary that invites readers to rethink beauty.
- Enjoy a lively voice that blends references to classical and modern ideas about appearance.

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty essays on fashion, art, and society.

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