Indian Types Of Beauty

A luminous celebration of form face and history discover Indian Types of Beauty a rare treasure returned to readers.In this evocative volume Robert W. Shufeldt presents a richly observant ethnographic study of beauty across cultures in India pairing careful description with early beauty photography to explore Indian beauty and cultural beauty standards from a historical vantage. Shufeldt catalogues regional features adornment and customs offering readers both vivid portraits of Indian women and a guide to types of beauty shaped by tradition environment and social practice.This edition s significance extends beyond its pages: out of print for decades this work has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint this release is a collector s item and cultural treasure enriched for modern sensibilities while preserving the book s original voice and historical documentation. Scholars of Indian cultural history and casual readers alike will find value here: historians will appreciate the ethnographic detail and historical beauty perspectives; collectors will prize the rarity and restoration; photography enthusiasts will be drawn to early beauty photography that records diverse expressions of attractiveness.Whether you re curious about beauty diversity researching cultural beauty standards or seeking a classic work on beauty in India this restored edition of Indian Types of Beauty is an essential addition to any library of world culture and visual history.