How to Be a Renaissance Woman

"How to Be a Renaissance Woman" explores the often-overlooked lives of women behind Renaissance art, shedding light on their roles in shaping beauty, fashion, and societal norms. From bustling Italian markets to the elite courts, the book examines how beauty practices were intertwined with issues of power, identity, and resistance during the period. It also investigates how colonial influences and social upheavals impacted perceptions of body and skin, revealing a complex history of femininity and rebellion.