Tattoos a Fine Art Tattoos are considered fine art and are accepted more now than ever before. “Tattoos date back to 12‚000 BC. The word "tattoo" comes from a Tahitian word "tattow" or "ta-tu" meaning to mark the skin” (Lori). Tattoos have been evident in many cultures throughout the centuries” the ancient Greeks tattooed spies‚ the Romans tattooed criminals and the Polynesians tattooed ranking members of their tribes” (Lori). Around the 1950’s tattoos lost popularity they picked up a stereotype
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IFUGAO ART TATTOO The origin of the Ifugaos is derived from the term Ipugo which means “from the hill”. According to Ifugao mythology‚ however‚ the name “Ifugao” is derived from Ipugo which refers to the rice grain given to them by their god Matungulan. Until the present day‚ this kind of rice grain is cultivated by the Ifugaos. The generic name Ygolote‚ Igolot‚ or Igorrote was used by the Spanish conquistadores and missionaries in their writing about all the various mountain people
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Tattoos are a permanent mark or design made on the skin by a process of ingraining and pricking an indelible pigment into the punctures or by raising scars. This body art comes in many shapes‚ sizes‚ colors‚ designs‚ and styles. Whether flaunted or hidden‚ sought as art or bought out of a whim‚ the tattoo has left its mark on generation after generation (Krakow). The purpose of tattooing varies from culture to culture‚ person to person‚ and its place on the time line. The essay will examine
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Teenagers and Tattoos” discusses the cons of tattoos and piercings on teenagers. Although valid points are made‚ he views tattoos as a whole‚ as mutilations and cries for attention. He addresses how tattoos are a form of identity and ownership‚ as well as a permanent marking upon the body. The individual is in complete control and it gives teenagers the sense of stability that they long for. While valid points‚ Martin seems to look past the reason why a majority of adolescents get tattoos: for the
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The Era of Tattoos and Piercings Tattoos are a permanent mark on the body‚ something that I think anyone thinking about getting a tattoo should put some serious thought into. What I’m saying is that I think tattoos should have a deep meaning to the person getting them. In other words don’t think of a tattoos as an accessory‚ think of a tattoo as something that you can never get rid of after you get it. In my view‚ Appleton raised an interesting point in her thesis‚ one that I had never
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2012 One Bad Decision Many Americans have chosen to follow in their idols footsteps‚ by getting a tattoo. In today’s society a plethora of individuals choose to put the needles on their skin to have a permanent‚ painful marking. Even though tattoos became a recent fad‚ they will cause permanent damage to the skin and the self-image of one’s self. Since the celebrities started getting tattoos‚ it has influenced the general people to think it was a “cool” thing to do. A PEW Research center survey
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The poem known as ‘Tattoo’ illustrated by Ted Kosser gives us an understanding of how one’s life can be so fun and enjoyable on the outside but on the inside of things it’s really and truly the opposite. The poem shows a lot about life and gives us as the viewers a brief introduction to how looks can be very deceiving and the perspective of others needs to be taken into consideration. Ted uses the simile “Strong as a Stallion” to give us an overview of what the old man looks like but before that
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Claudia Giffin Tattoos Cultural Anthropology December 1‚ 2013 Tattooing is an art of expressing person identity. Some people use tattoos in order to show memory‚ make a statement‚ or for showing designs they like. Ever since 8th grade‚ I knew I would be getting a tattoo in the future. Body art and scars have always been very interesting subjects to me as I see them as a way to express yourself and for others to see them‚ as well. In the near future‚ I will be getting two tattoos that are both
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How many people in here have a tattoo? How many of you all like tattoos but will never get one? Tattoo‚ coming from the Tahitian word “tattau” which means to mark were first talked about in James Cook’s expedition to the south pacific in 1769 and also even date back as far as 2000 B.C. because they were found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies from that time period. While doing research on the topic I found that different cultures use tattoos for many things. Take the Ainu people of japan. The Ainu
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Tattoo in Korea – How it’s Accepted as Fashion Introduction Throughout history‚ the act of permanently marking on the skin with ink‚ also known as tattooing‚ has been recognized as a significant social subject within the culture of many different places and era. It has been both negatively and positively viewed by all cultures around the world depending on the time and place‚ and currently‚ it is seen by many people as fashion – a way to adorn one self and to express your individualism. In Korea
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