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A Defence Of Cosmetics by Max Beerbohm. This witty, urbane essay defends cosmetics as a legitimate art form and social force. Written as a satire of late-Victorian and early-20th-century norms, Beerbohm traces the long flirtation with surface beauty—from ancient Rome to modern London—and argues that artifice liberates thought by separating appearance from inner character. He contends that society’s prejudice against makeup arises from a mistaken union of soul and surface, and that cosmetics can empower women to govern perception while enabling men to engage with beauty more freely. Through humorous vignettes, classical allusions, and theatrical imagery, the essay envisions a revival of cosmetic practice, supported by scientific advances that render cosmetics safer. It treats makeup as a form of theatre and a cultural technology that can refine taste, influence fashion, and reshape gender dynamics. The piece blends satire, history, and philosophy to celebrate beauty, artistry, and the enduring allure of artifice.
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