ADFAS Brisbane: Evening - The Beastly Art of Beauty
Skin Deep: The Beastly Art of Beauty, Reality and Ridicule
Dare you think about the things our 18th century forebears did to pursue the social arts of beauty and fashion? We strive for fashionable body shapes and we are prepared to use all sorts of potions and lotions on our skin in our pursuit of the image of beauty. None of this new. For thousands of years image has influenced our taste and our habits. At no point was this more obvious – or more lampooned – than in the 18th century in Europe. The fashions were excessive, the lotions were poisonous, and the caricaturists were merciless. Try not to squirm as I expose it all.
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Refreshments including wine and cheese will be served after the evening lecture.
Dare you think about the things our 18th century forebears did to pursue the social arts of beauty and fashion? We strive for fashionable body shapes and we are prepared to use all sorts of potions and lotions on our skin in our pursuit of the image of beauty. None of this new. For thousands of years image has influenced our taste and our habits. At no point was this more obvious – or more lampooned – than in the 18th century in Europe. The fashions were excessive, the lotions were poisonous, and the caricaturists were merciless. Try not to squirm as I expose it all.
Members receive priority for Lectures.
If members wish to bring a guest, please contact the Event Organiser below to confirm availability.
Refreshments including wine and cheese will be served after the evening lecture.
Wednesday 21 October 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10)
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Evening - 21 October, 2026 7.30 pm, Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Qld 400
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ADFAS Brisbane: Evening - The Beastly Art of Beauty
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