The Wig: A Harebrained History

Amara, Luigi

£15.00

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.

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Publish Date: 12/10/2020
ISBN: 9781789143461 Category: Tag:

Description

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.

Additional information

Weight 566 g
Dimensions 210 × 133 × 25 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

256

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

391.5 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K