Cbe, Colin Jones
The Smile Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198715825
- author:
- Cbe, Colin Jones
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.46 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, France,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Smile Revolution in Eighteenth Century Paris By Colin Jones CBE and Colin Jones Oxford University Press, 2017 In eighteenth century France, the art of smiling underwent a significant transformation. Until then, western civilization had been governed by strict rules about tooth loss, which led to a culture where open mouths were seen as visually repulsive. However, in late eighteenth-century Paris, these conventions began to change, reflecting broader shifts in how people expressed their feelings. The emergence of the modern smile was linked to changes in politeness, new ideals of sensibility, and advances in scientific dentistry. This transformation allowed for a more open and expressive form of smiling, which highlighted physical beauty and individual identity. The white-tooth smile, with its association with good health and happiness, became an accepted model of self-presentation. This book explores the history of the smile in eighteenth century France, revealing how it was transformed by cultural, social, and scientific factors.
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