The face : a cultural history / Fay Bound-Alberti.
| Author/creator | Bound-Alberti, Fay, 1971- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First U.S. edition. |
| Publication | New York : Grand Central, 2026. |
| Description | xix, 261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "The Face begins in the historical West, where we learn how humans have interpreted faces and connected specific features with ideas of morality, social hierarchy, psychology, and so much more, setting the stage for the cultural biases that now inform our everyday interactions across the globe. We then watch how new technologies that reflect or alter our face's appearance have transformed our idea of the Self over time--from the growth of portraiture in the Renaissance and the mass production of mirrors and photography in the nineteenth century, to twenty-first century innovations like digital avatars and face transplants. And throughout, we explore the face as the cultural artifact that it is: a surface that grows, is adorned, and then displayed, influencing who we are and might become as both individuals and members of society. Readers will walk away with a new understanding of the history, power, and future of the face, alongside its role in modern identity, genetics, technology, and beyond." |
| General note | Includes index. |
| General note | "First published in 2026 by Allen Lane in Great Britain"--title page verso. |
| ISBN | 9781538766538 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1538766531 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | New Books | GN298 .B68 2026B | ✔ Available | Want This? |