Face Paint

Name: Face Paint
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The Story of Makeup

By Lisa Eldridge

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Summary

Face Paint traces the fascinating journey of makeup from its ancient roots in Egyptian and Classical times through to the Victorian era and Hollywood's golden age. Lisa Eldridge explores the social and cultural significance of face and body decoration, unveiling the materials and techniques used over centuries. The book also examines contemporary advancements in makeup science, offering insights into how beauty practices reflect broader social histories, especially those of women.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is ideal for readers interested in arts, culture, social history, and the evolution of beauty practices. It will appeal to makeup enthusiasts, historians, and those curious about the intersection of personal grooming and society.

The fascinating history of make-up in a beautifully designed, fashion-photo-heavy package from one of the world's preeminent make-up artists

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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.

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Marie Claire praises Eldridge for her expert knowledge as a makeup artist and Lancome's global creative director. The New York Post highlights the book's rich visual appeal and striking cover, while Teen Vogue calls it a must-read that captivates beyond digital media.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419717963

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1090g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Lisa Eldridge Non-Fiction

About the Author

Lisa Eldridge is one of the most respected and experienced makeup artists in the industry. She has worked on the faces of some the world’s biggest and most glamorous stars, including Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley, Lily Collins, and Emma Watson, and with international publications such as Vogue, Elle, Love, and Harper’s Bazaar. Having previously held creative directorships and ambassadorial and developmental roles for leading brands including Shiseido, Chanel, and Boots No7, Eldridge is currently global creative director for Lancôme. The first professional makeup artist with her own dot com, since the launch of Eldridge’s website she has developed a large, global online following, while maintaining a high editorial profile. After living and working in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Eldridge is now based in London. Her bestselling first book, Face Paint, is an accumulation of years of research into the history of makeup.