Support and Seduction by Beatrice Fontanel

Support and Seduction by Beatrice Fontanel

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Summary

This lighthearted work recounts the often surprising history of the many types of garments Western women have worn for support and seduction. The tale begins in ancient Crete and continues via classical Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the 19th century to the present day.

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Support and Seduction by Beatrice Fontanel

Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.
Beatrice Fontanel and Andre Fatras are the creators of Animal Closeups: The Penguin.
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ISBN 13 9780810982086
ISBN 10 0810982080
Title Support and Seduction
Author Beatrice Fontanel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Abrams
Year published 2001-03-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.