Historical wig styling. Ancient Egypt to the 1830s / Allison Lowery.
| Author/creator |
Lowery, Allison |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Burlington, MA : Focal Press, 2013. |
| Description | vii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | The Focal Press costume topics series Focal Press costume topics series. ^A1257589 |
| Contents | Introduction to wig styling techniques -- The ancient Egyptian era -- The ancient Greek era -- The ancient Roman Era -- The Medieval period -- The Renaissance era -- The Elizabethan era -- The Cavalier/Jacobean period -- The Restoration/Baroque era -- The Georgian/Rococo period -- The Regency/Empire period -- The Biedermeier period -- Appendix 1: Glossary of hairstyling terms -- Appendix 2: List of historical films -- Appendix 3: Wig styling resources.e |
| Abstract | "Let Historical Wig Styling be your guide to creating beautiful, historically accurate hairstyles for your productions and events. Chapters begin with artwork of historic figures who influenced the look of each period. Detailed step by step instructions explain how to create their iconic hairstyles, which are illustrated by photographs showing the finished look from every angle. This volume covers hairstyles from ancient Egypt through the Biedermeier style of the 1820s and 30s. Learn how to create hairstyles worn by: ancient Egyptians, Medieval maidens, ancient Grecians, Renaissance beauties, ancient Romans, Georgian fops and so many more!"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2012034032 |
| ISBN | 9780240821238 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0240821238 (hardback) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | TT975 .L83 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |