The Wig - A Harebrained History (Hardcover)

Whether in a court room or a dressing room, wigs come in many forms and represent many things: from power, to sexuality, to parody, to health, to self-identity, to disguise. Wigs are present at parties and in chemotherapy rooms, in pop music and contemporary art. In this witty and eloquent book, Luigi Amara reflects on the curious history of the wig and along the way takes a sideways look at Western civilization. Amara illuminates how the wig has starred throughout history, from ancient Egypt to the court of Louis XIV, and from British courtrooms to drag shows today. Containing many striking and unusual images, The Wig will appeal to all those interested in the history of fashion--as well as philosophy, art, culture, and aesthetics.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2020
Authors:	Luigi Amara
Translators:	Christina MacSweeney
Dimensions:	210 x 133 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-78914-346-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Fashion design Promotions
LSN:	1-78914-346-2
Barcode:	9781789143461

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!