Geisha: Beyond the Painted Smile
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Renowned throughout the world as purveyors of beauty, mystery, and allure, geisha have come to represent the epitome of Japanese elegance and chic. The rich 250-year history of these performance artists is vividly presented in this volume, taking the reader behind the masklike makeup and into the studios where they train and rehearse and the teahouses where they entertain. Geisha have altered definitions of feminine beauty and identity and are the...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0807615455
ISBN13:9780807615454
Release Date:September 2004
Publisher:George Braziller
Length:159 Pages
Weight:2.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 9.3" x 12.3"
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