The Art of Attractiveness. The History of Physical Beauty from the Renaissance to the Present Day
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In the book by Georges Vigarello, a professor at the University of Paris V, author of many works on representation and cultural history of the body, traces the change in the concept of bodily beauty in Europe - from the Renaissance to the present day. What body was considered beautiful, and which one was considered ugly? What body care methods were valued in different eras? How did pop culture and propaganda of a healthy lifestyle influence the perception of beauty? How strong is the ideal that sometimes leads to broken destinies in pursuit of it? Using material from visual arts, literature, medical and aesthetic treatises, press, cinema, and advertising, Georges Vigarello constructs a fascinating journey that allows to answer these questions. 2nd edition.
Author:
Author:Vigarello Georges
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Medical Books
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21x13.5x2.3 cm
Series:
Series:Everyday Culture
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-4448-2143-5
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