Cosmetics & Perfumes in the Roman World
Author | : Susan Stewart |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 0752440985 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780752440989 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cosmetics & Perfumes in the Roman World written by Susan Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a pioneering work the author draws on literary, non-literary, visual and archaeological evidence to show the importance of cosmetics and perfumes for health, ideas of beauty, social status, as a demonstration of wealth and luxury, and as an expression of gender.