Boudoir
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| - | {{GFDL}} | + | A '''boudoir''' is a [[lady]]'s private [[bedroom]], sitting room or dressing room. The term derives from the [[French language|French]] [[verb]] ''bouder'', meaning "to [[pout]]". |
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| + | Historically, the boudoir formed part of the private [[suite]] of rooms of a lady, for bathing and dressing, adjacent to her bedchamber, being the female equivalent of the male [[cabinet (room)|cabinet]]. In later periods, the boudoir was used as a private [[drawing room]], and was used for other activities, such as [[embroidery]] or entertaining intimate acquaintances. | ||
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| + | Boudoir is also used in [[photography]] as a term to describe a revealing style of photography. [[Implied nudity]] is common, as is the subject showing part of their undergarments while still dressed.{{GFDL}} | ||
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A boudoir is a lady's private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room. The term derives from the French verb bouder, meaning "to pout".
Historically, the boudoir formed part of the private suite of rooms of a lady, for bathing and dressing, adjacent to her bedchamber, being the female equivalent of the male cabinet. In later periods, the boudoir was used as a private drawing room, and was used for other activities, such as embroidery or entertaining intimate acquaintances.
In photography
Boudoir is also used in photography as a term to describe a revealing style of photography. Implied nudity is common, as is the subject showing part of their undergarments while still dressed.
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