Discursos y prácticas sobre el cuerpo y la higiene en la Edad Moderna

Abstract

rom the open field by the anthropological concept of “body techniques” early modern historians have expressed some curiosity towards finding a number of historical sources both handwritten and printed, which can be seen the application of botanical and chemical knowledge to the ideals aesthetic that shaped the model of femininity or masculinity, and the critical political and or literary practices raised in the society. Compared to monopoly control and that medical science had on the toilet on their medicinal, cosmetic treaties, almost always transmitted by women, have a certain continuity in practices and methods of preparation. It is in the eighteenth century when European society assist the revival of a certain idea of health warnings that appear certain to lose water possible care of your body that broaden its distribution through specific recipes.