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Beards rock : facial hair in contemporary art and graphic design / Sarah, la Barbière de Paris ; introductions by Andrej Globokar ; foreword by Thierry Billard.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English, French Publisher: Paris, France : Cernunnos, 2017Description: 287 pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9782374950044
  • 2374950042
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • N8217.B37 D36 2017
Summary: From the ancient philosophers' beards to floral hippie beards, from the thick hair of the great warriors to the sophisticated dandies, facial hair has long been part of popular culture. Perceived as a sign of authority or vulgarity, of manhood or frivolity, the meaning of beards has been evolving over the centuries and according to different cultures. This is the first visual history of beards and moustaches. The book is curated by Sarah 'La barbiere de Paris'.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-Fiction Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 391.5 DAN Available T00820575
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Curated by Sarah, "la barbière de Paris," this book presents a visual history of beards in art and society from ancient statues to self-portraits of Van Gogh. Showcasing celebrities, tattoo artists, and photographers, Beards Rock celebrates 30 contemporary artists whose inspiring work elevates facial hair to new heights.

From the ancient philosophers' beards to floral hippie beards, from the thick hair of the great warriors to the sophisticated dandies, facial hair has long been part of popular culture. Perceived as a sign of authority or vulgarity, of manhood or frivolity, the meaning of beards has been evolving over the centuries and according to different cultures. This is the first visual history of beards and moustaches. The book is curated by Sarah 'La barbiere de Paris'.

In English and French, in parallel columns.

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