Face Paint: The Story of Makeup - Hardcover, by Eldridge Lisa - Very Good

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Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
Type
Hardcover
ISBN
9781419717963
Book Title
Face Paint : the Story of Makeup
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
Item Length
10.3 in
Publication Year
2015
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Lisa Eldridge
Genre
Design, Health & Fitness, Photography
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Fashion & Accessories, Subjects & Themes / Fashion
Item Weight
38.5 Oz
Item Width
8.4 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages
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Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419717960
ISBN-13
9781419717963
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209842267

Product Key Features

Book Title
Face Paint : the Story of Makeup
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Fashion & Accessories, Subjects & Themes / Fashion
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Health & Fitness, Photography
Author
Lisa Eldridge
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
38.5 Oz
Item Length
10.3 in
Item Width
8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-959338
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Makeup artist and Lancome global creative director Lisa Eldridge drops serious knowledge in Face Paint, her book on the history of beautifying., Face Paint delves into the history of makeup, with glossy pictures to match . . . the book's cover is striking.
Dewey Decimal
391.63
Synopsis
New York Times Bestseller Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. In Face Paint , Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup's use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate, it is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup., New York Times bestseller! "Makeup artist and Lancome global creative director Lisa Eldridge drops serious knowledge." Marie Claire "Clear your coffee table and turn off YouTube--Lisa Eldridge's book is a must read." Teen Vogue Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. In Face Paint , Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Chapters include: Red: Beauty's Most Enduring Shade White: The Politics and Power of Pale Media and Motivation: Creating the Dream The Beauty Pioneers: Visionaries and Vaudeville History in Your Handbag: Folk Remedies to Global Brands And more! Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup's use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate--from Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe to Madonna and Amy Winehouse--and details how they achieved their effect. Each chapter reveals great industry stories and larger-than-life tales from many of the founders of modern beauty, including Helena Rubinstein, Charles Revson, Elizabeth Arden, and Estee Lauder. Along with all the style and celebrity trappings, this lushly illustrated volume also explores the role makeup has played in women's history--and the intriguing allure and fascination makeup holds for us all. It is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup., New York Times BestsellerMakeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup's use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate, it is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup.
LC Classification Number
RA778

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