August - Challenge #4 - 18th Century Pre-Revolutionary French Decadence

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the July rockstars challenge! Thanks also to everyone who enjoyed and commented on these works. It was a great month! If you're currently working on a rockstars-themed work, you are still welcome to post at any time.

August brings a new challenge! Pull up Gojyo's stockings and rouge Yohji's lips--this month we're luxuriating in 18th Century Pre-Revolutionary French Decadence.

 

 

The inspiration for this challenge was the film Dangerous Liaisons--primarily the debauchery and decadence of the aristocracy during this time period. But take it where you will, be creative, have fun! There are no wrong answers here, and the only limit is your imagination.

 

to set the mood a little:
 

Two of the best, most evil villains ever.
 Dangerous Liaisons



Marie Antoinette



Brotherhood of the Wolf / Le pacte des loups

Amadeus
(set in Austria)

18th Century Movies & their costumes; even more movies set in the 18th Century

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little historical tidbits, for possible inspiration:

Going to court?
a look at 18th Century court costume and focus on male court costume (with snazzy pics!)
(this site has many insights into 18th Century life, including the dish)

libertine novels

chapbooks

Marquis de Sade

a gossip guide to the 18th Century
(seems to be strictly England, but may be interesting nonetheless...)

underwear in the 18th Century

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historical accuracy isn't necessarily the point here--we're just having fun--
but if you're curious about homosexuality in the 18th Century, I have come across the following:
(not certain about the accuracy of all of these--consider them a jumping-off point)

an overview of conceptions of homosexuality in France--
includes the 18th Century

Homosexuality in Early Modern France
(looking through this, I want to buy this book!)

a glimpse into discussion of "the Italian taste"

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Also,

many happy returns to our community founder

and my lovely co-moderator lauand!



August 1 is her birthday--please wish her a happy one!