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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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing * * * * Angela Gipson * * * * COM/150 * * * * 04/30/2010 * * * * Linda Neff Tattoos and body piercings come in different shapes and sizes‚ from the delicate to the extreme. What is the obsession with tattoos and body piercings and why do people insist on having them done? Do people just do these gestures without knowing the pros‚ cons‚ and the statistics of people who get an infection or die from tattoos and body piercing? Everyone has the
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Running head: BODY ART AND ORNAMENTATION Body Art and Ornamentation in Different Cultures Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANT101 July 28‚ 2013 There is no culture in which people do not‚ or did not paint‚ pierce‚ tattoo‚ reshape‚ or simply adorn their bodies (Schildkrout‚ 2001). Throughout history‚ body art and ornamentation has become a worldwide phenomenon and has played a key role in our lives‚ yet there is a social stigma which we cannot seem to rid ourselves of. It is most
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know that a body tattoo is injected into the skin by using a machine with a sharp needle and ink. What you probably don’t realize‚ is that a tattooing machine can pierce the skin as many as 3‚000 times a minute. Each one of these holes can be as deep as 1/16 of an inch. These open wounds scab over‚ but they can still cause health problems... and maybe even death. Before you even consider injected in this fashion‚ you need to know the deadly dangers of body tattoos. As far as tattoo parlors are
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teenagers believe that tattoos and piercings are the best thing ever; however‚ they do not understand the effects they could have on their body. Although tattoos and piercings could take hours to get‚ and some may take no time at all. The risks of tattoos and piercings could affect the rest of their lives. People can get anything from a skin rash to HIV just by getting a tattoo or piercing. Before anyone gets a tattoo or piercing it is best to know the risks of it all. Tattoos are permanent designs
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our children have to face each day. Another major decision those same kids have to face is whether or not to go along with their friends and get a permanent body decoration by way of tattooing or piercing. Although it is their body‚ teenagers’ should wait until they are adults before making a decision on a permanent body decoration. A tattoo is a picture or word placed into the skin with permanent ink. The needle involved is a flat or round group of points ranging from a one (single needle) to
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The Dangers of Body Art “Grandma‚ what does that thing on your right wrist say?” asked Maya. “It says Justin Bieber! Who is Justin Bieber? Was that your boyfriend back in the day?” Maya’s grandma simply responded‚ “No‚ this is what you call a big mistake!” Grandma did not tell Maya about her life-threatening encounter with Hepatitis B‚ how she was judged for tattooing a Canadian singer’s name on her‚ and how she was not able to keep a steady job. Grandma regrets getting that tattoo. She daydreamed
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INTERIOR DECORATION Green is a fantastic color for interior decorating because it’s like a neutral color that can work with soft subtle colors‚ but can also overpower them. Because the eye focuses green exactly on the retina‚ it is considered the most restful color to the eye. Getting the correct color balance into your bedroom‚ living room or kitchen is extremely important‚ that’s why for today I’ve prepared a collection of 23 Wonderful Green Interior Design Ideas. Using the green color for an
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Tattoos and Body Piercing Alexandra Molina COM 150 November 8‚ 2009 Elaine Miskinis Are you aware that tattoos and body piercing have an extensive history in other countries as well as the United States; even if the concept is similar‚ no two people have the same tattoo because tattoos and body piercing are the expressions of that individual person. In this essay‚ we will touch on a few different areas that will allow us to learn and understand
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Freak! Weirdo! That was what most people covered in tattoos and body piercing were nicknamed in an era gone by. Today‚ this widely common phenomenon is widely spread from young adolescence to the older generations and some still carry those nicknames. Tattooing and body piercing has come along way since the time of un-sterilized and unsanitary practices. Body piercing and tattoos are becoming a favorable form of self expression; one should consider the precautions and safety risks before
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