History of tattoos Did you know that the first sign of tattoos were discovered on the “Iceman” dating back over five thousand centuries? These tattoos were simple lines and dots‚ but the significance is unknown. The word tattoo is said to have two major derivations- from the Polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something and the Tahitian word ‘tatau’ which means ‘to mark something’. After reading this‚ one will know the background and history of tattoos‚ the evolution of the equipment used
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of being stereotyped‚ and in turn‚ these stereotypes may affect ones chances of successfully becoming a cheerleader. “Stereotyping is so common in our society that when you meet someone for the first time you are often stereotyped before you even reach‚ ‘hello.’ The way people perceive us can have a profound effect on how we see ourselves” (Mega Essays‚ 2008). Cheerleading has three common stereotypes as this sport gains in popularity. The first stereotype of cheerleading is a controversy that rages
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piercing and tattoos are a great form of artwork to the world. People get tattoos and piercings because it is a type of style that some people just want to have and it pleases there type of style. People get piercings and tattoos in places you will never imagine. Tattoos and piercings are like an extra piece of clothing or a style that people have like in the summer time. In the summer time in New York City people are amazed by tattoos it’s cool to have your ears pierced or have a tattoo. Some reasons
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Reavey English 101 17 November 2012 Tattoos: Then and Now In today’s world‚ it is not uncommon to see people covered in all types of body art‚ such as tattoos. Arms‚ legs‚ sometimes even faces‚ all painted with permanent ink. For what reason‚ some people ask. What’s the point having words‚ designs‚ or pictures permanently drawn onto your skin? I personally love tattoos; they’re an artistic way for people to express who they are and their originality. Tattoos are a way for people to showcase their
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The vapid "valley girl" stereotype was perpetuated in Clueless in 1995; the "cheerleader" stereotype was shown in Bring It On in 2001and the "virgin" stereotype was presented in American Pie in 1999. Television dramas sometimes cover a large amount of themes‚ certainly more than in movies‚ but they mostly attempt to specialise on one aspect
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Pharos and slaves. Seamen and criminals. Aristocrats and the beloved. Have all shared one thing: the art of the tattoo. Evidence from ancient Egypt‚ Greece‚ Rome‚ the Pacific Islands‚ Japan and North America shows how truly global the art of tattooing is. In fact‚ tattooing had existed for thousands of years before England ’s Captain Cook encountered it in the South Pacific in 1769. Merchants and naval seamen spread the art to Europe and the Americas. But while its meaning has varied from people
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Tattoo and Pierce Your Workplace “Look‚ she/he has tattoos and piercings everywhere; they must be in a cult or worship the devil.” Sound familiar? Maybe your grandparents or even parents have spoken these very words to you‚ but what is the big deal? Why are tattoos/piercings frowned upon‚ especially in the workplace? Tattoos/piercings should be allowed to be shown in the work place because it’s unconstitutional if you can’t‚ they’re becoming more and more popular‚ and they don’t harm anyone.
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Strange are the ways of the world Strange‚ often defined as unusual and deterring from the norm. There are a few instances in which social norms fluctuate‚ skin art as one of them. Even with tattoos becoming a widely spread trend today‚ its unusual that society is still unable to accept it and often regard it as a form of rebellion. People with skin art are still frowned upon in our society‚ often seen as a delinquent‚ or regarded as unusual that they opt for their body to be used as a canvas
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associated with tattooing and piercing. Body arts originated from the African and American tribal cultures most likely in East African countries. These tribes usually adopted those traditions based on their beliefs and by both males and females. Tattoos and piercings are forms of body art that people use to express themselves. Body arts are enjoyable in specific ways of self –image. Body arts are often used as a symbol to remember a lost family member‚ someone they love or something important that
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summary: Tattoos: eyecatching- but are they art? Most people say tattoos are art‚ and that it is a collecting thing. Some people think tattoos shine up your skin‚ make it different and mysterious. But there also are people that think tattoos are ugly things and for gang members or sailors. These are now a mainstream cultural force. But to answer the question whether tattoos are art or not‚ we have to look to different opinions. It is your own opinion whether you like tattoos or not. Some people
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