Face Paint: Cultural history of cosmetics from ancient kohl to modern contouring, beauty standards across centuries.

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In the New York Times bestseller Face Paint, makeup artist 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.

“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

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:

Red: Beauty’s Most Enduring ShadeWhite: The Politics and Power of PaleMedia and Motivation: Creating the DreamThe Beauty Pioneers: Visionaries and VaudevilleHistory in Your Handbag: Folk Remedies to Global BrandsAnd more!

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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams Image
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419717960
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419717963
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.2 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #126,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #73 in Fashion Photography (Books) #139 in Fashion History #263 in Fashion Design
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