How to be a Renaissance Woman

Resumen del libro

Plunge into the intimate history of cosmetics, and discover how, for centuries, women have turned to make up as a rich source of creativity, community and resistance. The Renaissance was an era obsessed with appearances. And beauty culture from the time has left traces that give us a window into an overlooked realm of history - revealing everything from sixteenth-century women's body anxieties to their sophisticated botanical and chemical knowledge.

How to be a Renaissance Woman allows us to glimpse the world of the female artists, artisans and businesswomen carving out space for themselves, as well as those who gained power and influence in the cut-throat world of the court. In a vivid exploration of women's lives, Professor Jill Burke invites us to rediscover historical cosmetic recipes and unpack the origins of the beauty ideals that are still with us today.

Biografía del autor

Jill Burke es profesora en la Universidad de Edimburgo, Actualmente es la investigadora principal del proyecto x{0026} x0201C;Renaissance Goox{0026} x0201D;, financiado por la Royal Society, y trabaja con científicos de materia blanda para rehacer recetas cosméticas y de cuidado de la piel del Renacimiento. Divulga sobre los cuerpos del Renacimiento en televisión, radio y podcasts.