How to be a Renaissance woman : the untold history of beauty & female creativity
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Published
New York : Pegasus Books, 2024.
Format
Book
Edition
First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
ISBN
9781639365906, 1639365907
Physical Desc
xiii, 317 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pequannock Library - Adult Nonfiction - New | 646.478 VIC | Checked Out |
| Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - New | 305.3094 BUR | Checked Out |
| Rockaway Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - New | 305.4094 BUR | Checked Out |
| Washington Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - New | 304 BUR | Checked Out |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Europe -- History -- 15th century.
Europe -- History -- 16th century.
Human beings in art -- History -- 15th century.
Human beings in art -- History -- 16th century.
Italy -- Civilization -- 1268-1559.
Italy -- Social conditions -- 1268-1559.
Renaissance.
Sex role -- Europe -- History.
Women -- Europe -- History -- 15th century.
Women -- Europe -- History -- 16th century.
Women -- History -- Renaissance, 1450-1600.
Women artists -- Europe -- History -- 15th century.
Women artists -- Europe -- History -- 16th century.
Women artists -- Europe -- History.
Europe -- History -- 16th century.
Human beings in art -- History -- 15th century.
Human beings in art -- History -- 16th century.
Italy -- Civilization -- 1268-1559.
Italy -- Social conditions -- 1268-1559.
Renaissance.
Sex role -- Europe -- History.
Women -- Europe -- History -- 15th century.
Women -- Europe -- History -- 16th century.
Women -- History -- Renaissance, 1450-1600.
Women artists -- Europe -- History -- 15th century.
Women artists -- Europe -- History -- 16th century.
Women artists -- Europe -- History.
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Published
New York : Pegasus Books, 2024.
Edition
First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781639365906, 1639365907
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-304) and index.
Description
This alternative history of the Renaissance as told through the emerging literature of beauty focuses on the actresses, authors and courtesans who fought the era's misogyny and explains how their efforts are still relevant today.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burke, J. (2024). How to be a Renaissance woman: the untold history of beauty & female creativity (First Pegasus Books cloth edition.). Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burke, Jill, 1971-. 2024. How to Be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty & Female Creativity. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burke, Jill, 1971-. How to Be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty & Female Creativity Pegasus Books, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burke, Jill. How to Be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty & Female Creativity First Pegasus Books cloth edition., Pegasus Books, 2024.
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