shapes and forms‚ all as beautiful‚ but not as historically rich as the other. Tattooing peoples body‚ whether for a living or for a hobby‚ is the form of art that is richest in history. In this research paper‚ I will discuss the history of tattoos‚ starting with the Polynesians‚ then I will uncover the role tattoos played during World War 2‚ and lastly‚ I will talk about tattoos in the modern day. Tattoos have a very long history in Samoa‚ Polynesia which began over two thousand years ago. Tattooing
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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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Body Piercings and Tattoos: Health Risks A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin’s top layer. During the procedure‚ a needle that’s connected to a small machine with tubes containing dye pierces the skin repeatedly (Mayo Clinic Staff). Tattoos are considered cosmetic and that is why tattoos are not regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration but local health departments. Even though tattoos and body piercing parlors are
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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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Tattoos in the Workplace Christina Responsive-Final Draft April 4‚ 2013 There is always a lot of controversy when it comes to tattoos. Most people instantly have an opinion of them; they are either for or against tattoos. What is not realized is the fact that there is a ton of time and effort put into the sketching and placement of a tattoo. People tattoo themselves as a way of self-expression and liberation. Unfortunately‚ in the business world‚ most executives do not believe there is such
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“On Teenagers and Tattoos” Youth likes to be heard‚ and they ensure that it is in so many ways. The article on “On Teenagers and Tattoos” by Andres Martin‚ published by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry‚ explains how youth use tattooing and body piercing to express their way of thinking and how they feel. It also explores the various key reasons that lead to the decisions of youth to tattoo. Youth and tattoos is a growing trend in the US and parents of these teens that decide
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PURPOSE: I would like to inform the class about the history‚ development and effect of tattoos on society. As well as… THESIS STATEMENT: Understanding the tattoo’s origin‚ purpose and safety measures that will help students make an informed and healthy decision about their own possible tattoos. INTODUCTION I. ATTENTION GETTER: Catherine Grognard once said‚ “The tattoo[ed body] is a unique object- a naïve and provocative moving fresco.” Take a moment to
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Eng 1302 The negative side effects of tattoos Tattoos are permanent pictures or designs on the skin‚ pricked and stained with indelible dyes. They contain mainly industrial organic pigments with high microbiological impurities load. Tattoos are body arts. In our society today‚ tattoos have increase in popularity among all ages but most prevalent among the adolescent and young adults. Reports have shown that the increase in the adolescent involvement in tattooing is fuelled by peer pressure
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Discriminated with Tattoos Tattoos have been around for a long time‚ and in today’s society they are considered unacceptable. We judge people with tattoos as thugs‚ people involved in gangs‚ or unprofessional. “The gang culture of the 1980s--its symbols‚ slang‚ tattoos‚ clothing style‚ hand signals and music--has trickled down to the next generation and into many suburbs” (Teen Gangs and Crime). Tattoos should not be something that people judge. Businesses discriminate people with tattoos most often
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TATTOO Indians ‚ Japaneses ‚ American and African civilizations maked a tattoo for ornamental. In many civilizations tattoo used for protection to sickness and evil spirits. Tattoo used for emphasize the position of the individual in society (slave‚lord‚soldier‚etc.) A.C. 2000 in egypt ‚ first tattoo found in mummy. Britons‚Gauls and Thracians interested to tattoo art. Hellen and roman civilizations used tattoo for slave nd guilties people. First christian people wrote Jesus name to their body
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