The quest for human beauty : an illustrated history / Julian Robinson.
The quest for human beauty : an illustrated history / Julian Robinson.
The quest for human beauty : an illustrated history / Julian Robinson.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, c1998.
Call Numbers
NQ646.7/4
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
256 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Contents
Traditions of Adornment -- Marks of Civilization -- The Symbols of Society -- The Reasons for Change -- Current Coded Signals -- Embellishing the Psyche.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, c1998.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1998.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Using archaeological findings, anthropological studies, art history, film, music, fashion trends, and studies of sexual mores, Julian Robinson presents a remarkable overview of human predilections regarding the body. From tribal scarring and body modification to the increasing popularity of plastic surgery, piercing, and tattooing in the Western wo...
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Full title
The quest for human beauty : an illustrated history / Julian Robinson.
Portion of title
Human beauty.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes index.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c1998.
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Call Numbers
NQ646.7/4
Record Identifier
74VMbRGEPEK3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMbRGEPEK3
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ISBN
0393040046 (hbk.)
9780393040043
0393040046
9780393040043 (hbk.)
DDC
646.7
MMS ID
991000767059702626
