The Pursuit Of Beauty Through Artifice. Research help. Fine art context.?

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The Pursuit Of Beauty Through Artifice. Research help. Fine art context.?

The Pursuit Of Beauty Through Artifice is my thesis title.
I need some suggestions on research material. Artifice meaning - make-up, cosmetic surgery, and dieting. I need to answer this title in a Fine art context... Any suggestions?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Try looking up the artist Orla, who uses her body as a 'canvas'. She has had extensive surgery, tattoos and piercings to adjust her appearance.

You could post a question on Answers asking general questions on the subject of beauty and treat it as a survey. That should throw up some interesting answers.