A tattoo is the permanent insertion of ink or other pigments below the skin using a sharp instrument‚ as a form of decorative form of body modification. The word tattoo is derived from the Tahitian term "tatua‚" which means "to mark.” Since the dawn of time‚ tattoos have been used for all kinds of purposes. Tattoos have served as symbols of rights‚ symbols of rank or seniority‚ symbols of spirituality‚ devotion‚ religion‚ rewards for bravery and security. In ancient times‚ they were also used as
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Tattoos: A Brief History Angela Ramsey COM/150 December 13‚ 2009 Brett Stamer Tattoo: in Tahitian‚ the word “tatau” literally means to mark something. The Samoan word‚ “tatua” open wound or some other form of small wound. Even though tattoos are gaining in popularity today‚ history has shown that they have been around for thousands of years. There have been many indicators of early works of art on the body. These include finding mummies with tattoos and crude tattooing instruments
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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing The largest organ in the human body is the skin. Some people choose to express themselves through decorating their skin with tattoos‚ piercing and other kinds of body art. It’s true origin‚ symbolism‚ variety‚ and modern day versions go way back in time. The first tattoo known to man‚ was found on Otzi‚ the “Iceman“‚ in 1991. Otzi himself is from around 4‚000 B.C. Fifty-eight tattoos were found on him‚ they were all made of lines and dots. No real
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Rafael Cortes Comm 105 June 19‚ 2013 A Brief History of Tattoos General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform to my audience about the history of tattooing and the impact Sailor Jerry had on it. Central Statement: Tattoos have had multiple meanings in history‚ from honorable rights of passage‚ to the marking of slaves‚ to present day body ornamentation also the methods used to apply them have changed culminating with the inventions of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Introduction
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Have you noticed that there are a lot of people that have Tattoos these days? In the past you may have only seen tattoos on people such as sailors‚ outlaws‚ and biker gangs but now tattoos are a very popular body decoration for many people. The types and styles of tattoos has also come a very long way. It is no longer crude pictures of pinup girls‚ skulls‚ and anchors. Tattoos have developed into very sophisticated art work ranging from Celtic crosses to very personalized symbols. People have found
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when many tattoos and piercings no longer turn heads and unmarked skin starts to look edgy‚ the skin has become the new testing ground.” Tattoos and piercings are a day to day thing that people see. Lots of people love tattoos and piercings and lots of people don’t. First thing I will be telling you is the main reasons why people get tattoos and piercings. Second I will be telling you about some of the effects that tattoos and piercings have on a person’s life after they get the tattoo or piercing
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History and Polynesian Tattoos History is all about studying past events and how they relate to human beings. The study of historical events informs us of the things that helped shape the world as we know it today. While most continue to evolve the way our predecessors did‚ some continue to carry on the traditions of the old world. Polynesian tattoos are one of those traditions that have withstood the test of time and maintained their heritage. In this paper I will cover the history of Polynesian
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History of Dayak tattoos Tattoos are one of the world’s longest standing art forms and has been extensively performed for thousand of years. They have been used for various purposes ever since the dawn of time.They have acted as symbols of rights‚ rank and seniority‚ spirituality‚ devotion‚ religion‚ rewards for bravery and acted as amulets‚ talismans for security.The evidence of the existence of tattoos dates back to as early as 6‚000 years ago in Egypt‚ before Egypt was even an systematized
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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing To some tattoos are forms of expression of ones personality. Tattoos are as diverse as the people who wear them. The past of tattoos has been dated back 5000 years ago. Now tattoos are a must see attraction all around the world. In some cultures tattoos are a form of symbolism‚ others are traditions. The word tattoo comes from the Samoan word “tatau” which means to mark‚ and the Polynesian word “ta” which means to strike something. The prime organ in the
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get a tattoo? If so‚ you could be thinking about what to accomplish next to turn it into a reality. Well‚ it’s a good idea not to hustle off to the local hole-in-the-wall tattoo shop‚ pick out a random design and then wait to see if you’re going to be pleased with the end product. Here are a number of significant questions that you should be able to answer prior to you going any further with the idea of getting a tattoo. The number one question is are you positive that you even desire a tattoo? A tattoo
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