Cover of The Wig by Luigi Amara, ISBN 9781789143461
Fashion

The Wig

A Hairbrained History

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Hardback · ISBN 9781789143461

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ISBN 9781789143461
Subtitle A Hairbrained History
Publisher Reaktion Books
Publication date October 2020
Language English
MRP £20.00 GBP
Page count 256

Whether in a court room or a dressing room, wigs come in many forms, and represent many things: from power, to sexuality, to parody, to health, to self-identity, to disguise. Wigs are present at parties and in chemotherapy rooms, in pop music and contemporary art. In this witty and eloquent book, Luigi Amara reflects on the curious history of the wig, and along the way takes a sideways look at Western civilization. Amara illuminates how the wig has starred throughout history, from ancient Egypt to the court of Louis XIV, and from British courtrooms to drag shows today. Containing many striking and unusual images, the book appeals to a wide audience, from those interested in the history of fashion to philosophy, art, culture and aesthetics.