War Paint : Ethics and Beauty.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tsagaris, Ellen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cosmetics--History.

Cosmetics.

Social aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (266 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2025.

Summary:

War Paint explores the enduring human desire to enhance attractiveness and youthfulness; a fascination dating back to the Stone Age. It charts the historical development of cosmetics, delving into their significance and ethical concerns in shaping societal standards of beauty. The cosmetics industry has evolved hand in hand with human aspirations for better hair, skin, clothing, and makeup. The book encompasses a wide range of topics, including early cosmetics origins, ethical dilemmas in the industry, and the regulatory landscape that emerged to enforce ethical standards. The ethical dimension will address issues like the mistreatment of animals in cosmetics testing and ingredient safety. Intriguingly, the book explores marketing strategies of the fifties and sixties, specifically those targeting children and teenagers, with a focus on cosmetic dolls like Miss Revlon and Miss Clairol. It will also cover the unique history of cosmetics, including the history of the use of blood in the makeup industry. The book offers a comprehensive, well-researched, and thought-provoking perspective on the cosmetics industry, drawing attention to aspects of its history, ethics, and societal impact that have not been widely explored in a single work before. It will engage readers with an informative narrative that spans centuries and a spectrum of compelling topics related to beauty and cosmetics.

Contents:

Preface Mad, mad make up

Introduction

Chapter 1 A history of cosmetics

Study Questions

Chapter 2 Gender bending make up in the ancient world

Chapter 3 Medieval concepts of beauty

Colour

Fashion Dolls during the Middle Ages

Body Dissatisfaction and Weight Issues during The Middle Ages and After

Chapter 4 Sumptuary laws and restrictions on jewellery and make up

Chapter 5 The Renaissance

Mona Lisa

Healthful attributes of lipstick

Balms and salves

Potions

Chapter 6 Erzebet Bathory and blood use in cosmetics

Chapter 7 Baroque and 18th century

Queen Anne of Great Britain (1655-1714) and her dolls

Rubens and Rembrandt

Rembrandt’s women

Rubens

Marie Antoinette

Chapter 8 When make up, clothing and jewelry become associated with prostitution

Made up Men on the Stage Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781804413173

1804413178

OCLC:

1545103989