Androgyne: Fashion and Gender

This book is a visually led exploration of androgyny, spanning from ancient representations to its contemporary prevalence in fashion and beyond, is presented in this book. The art of Edward Burne-Jones and Gustave Moreau, the writings of Oscar Wilde, and the mystical Joséphin Péladan all demonstrate that the previous century was equally captivated by androgyny as the current one.

Patrick Mauriès presents a comprehensive cultural history of androgyny, accompanied by a striking selection of photography, spanning from nineteenth-century painting to contemporary fashion photography. Mauriès delves into the enduring drive to transcend defined categories, providing a deeper understanding of this captivating yet timeless phenomenon, depicted with over 120 illustrations in black and white.

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