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The wig : a hairbrained history / Luigi Amara, Translated by Christina MacSweeney.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Amara, Luigi, 1971- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Wigs--History.
- Wigs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (253 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : Reaktion Books, Limited, [2020]
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781789143478
- 1789143470
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