WARPAINT: MALE MAKEUP AND IDENTITY THROUGH TIME

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  • WARPAINT: MALE MAKEUP AND IDENTITY THROUGH TIME by Josh Sims

"Warpaint" explores the often overlooked history of male self-adornment - a cultural practice through which men have performed identity, projected power, and negotiated their place in society.

From the ritual pigments of ancient tribes to the rebellious aesthetics of modern subcultures, the male face and body have long been canvases for transformation, defiance, and desire. As traditional notions of masculinity are redefined and the global male beauty market surges, "Warpaint" reflects on how appearance becomes a tool of conformity and resistance. Through striking imagery and incisive commentary, it reveals the social, political, and psychological forces shaping how men choose to be seen or disappear.

Authored by cultural commentator Joshua Sims, "Warpaint" reframes these practices not as superficial embellishment but as enduring rituals of expression, subversion, and belonging - essential to the ongoing evolution of masculinity.

WARPAINT: MALE MAKEUP AND IDENTITY THROUGH TIME
$75.00
Available for Pre-Order
Description

"Warpaint" explores the often overlooked history of male self-adornment - a cultural practice through which men have performed identity, projected power, and negotiated their place in society.

From the ritual pigments of ancient tribes to the rebellious aesthetics of modern subcultures, the male face and body have long been canvases for transformation, defiance, and desire. As traditional notions of masculinity are redefined and the global male beauty market surges, "Warpaint" reflects on how appearance becomes a tool of conformity and resistance. Through striking imagery and incisive commentary, it reveals the social, political, and psychological forces shaping how men choose to be seen or disappear.

Authored by cultural commentator Joshua Sims, "Warpaint" reframes these practices not as superficial embellishment but as enduring rituals of expression, subversion, and belonging - essential to the ongoing evolution of masculinity.

Description

"Warpaint" explores the often overlooked history of male self-adornment - a cultural practice through which men have performed identity, projected power, and negotiated their place in society.

From the ritual pigments of ancient tribes to the rebellious aesthetics of modern subcultures, the male face and body have long been canvases for transformation, defiance, and desire. As traditional notions of masculinity are redefined and the global male beauty market surges, "Warpaint" reflects on how appearance becomes a tool of conformity and resistance. Through striking imagery and incisive commentary, it reveals the social, political, and psychological forces shaping how men choose to be seen or disappear.

Authored by cultural commentator Joshua Sims, "Warpaint" reframes these practices not as superficial embellishment but as enduring rituals of expression, subversion, and belonging - essential to the ongoing evolution of masculinity.

ISBN
9783967042214
Publisher
Publication Date
June 30, 2026
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Language
English
Pages
256
Keywords
Art | Body Art & Tattooing; Performing Arts | General; Social Science | Gender Studies; Art | Performance; Philosophy | Aesthetics

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