The Silhouette: From the 18th Century to the Present Day by Georges Vigarello

The Silhouette: From the 18th Century to the Present Day

Georges Vigarello with Augusta Dorr (Translator)

192 pages hardcover

2 editions

nonfiction art history informative medium-paced
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From bone-crushing corsets to modern 'slimming' creams, our preoccupation with the silhouette has shaped centuries of fashion and culture. The contours of the body can convey everything from physical health and beauty to social class - and both me...

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