Cosmetics and Perfumes in the Roman World (Paperback)

How widely did women use make-up in ancient Rome - and what is the evidence? In a pioneering work the author draws on literary, non-literary, visual and archaeological evidence to show the importance of cosmetics and perfumes for health, ideas of beauty, social status, as a demonstration of wealth and luxury, and as an expression of gender. This survey of the perception and reality of the use of cosmetics and perfumes under the Roman Empire covers the 300 years from the writings of Ovid to the Price Edict of Diocletian in AD 301. The work forms a natural companion volume to A.T. Croom's Roman Clothing and Fashion (Tempus 2000).

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Susan Stewart
Dimensions:	235 x 165 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-4098-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > Pigments, dyestuffs & paint technology > Cosmetics technology Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-7524-4098-5
Barcode:	9780752440989

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