Body art

Tattoos can cause more chaos than necessary when it comes to the workplace. However, people should not be denied a career because of the art they have on their bodies. Just because an individual has tattoos does not mean they are unprofessional or unworthy of a high-paying job. Colleges do not deny people an education because they have tattoos. If a person with tattoos has a higher education and a better

Tattoos in general are a great way to add individuality and beautiful artwork onto your body that lasts a lifetime. Most people either love or hate the idea of people having tattoos. But why is this? Do people just not like how they look or do they just not understand them enough to appreciate the work and effort that goes into creating a beautiful piece of permanent artwork? I believe that if people were to better understand the people that do them, and the process of actually getting them done

Tattooing has been an art form for thousands of years and is associated with a wide variety of styles and techniques. In fact, the oldest tattoo found to date was discovered on the body of Otzi the Iceman who died in 3345 B.C. Today, nearly 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo and that number is steadily increasing. After watching the Ancient Ink documentary, I realized that tattooing has more significance behind it than I initially thought. This realization showed me that my knowledge of

Tattoos: Art or Marks of Degeneracy? Over one fourth of the American population between the ages of 18-29 has a tattoo according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Tattoos are ubiquitous in modern society as are the plethora of different opinions on them. Although in the past tattoos have been seen as a sign of degeneracy, they are becoming more accepted in society today and seen instead as an art form. Thus, they should be enjoyed rather than covered up. There are many beautiful

The person makes the tattoo, the tattoo doesn't make the person. This statement causes many controversies in today's society, however, is becoming more and more acceptable during the coming of age. People should not judge according to the outer looks of a being, including tattoos and markings on their skin. Uneducated people typically make inked ones targets for judgement. However, what the uneducated do not know is the rise in acceptance and popularity in tattooed skin is causing a rise in awareness

of the body and a ritual and application process that is uniquely their own. The Japanese have a very distinct artistic style and application techniques as well as the deep spiritual meanings of their tattoos Japanese tattoos began as way to convey your social status or used a charm for protection or luck. I am going to focus

Due to the popularity of tattoos people get them at a young age. Some people get them as early as fifteen years old. When someone is fifteen they are still learning about themselves. They can’t possibly know what they want on their body for the rest of their life. Also people get tattoos when they are drunk. They probably regret that the very next morning. When people get older they wish they had never gotten that tattoo, for many reasons. There are people who think they are in love

What Are Tattoos, and How Do They Work? A tattoo is a piece of art that is permanently marked into the skin. Many ancient cultures believed that the tattoo could provide protection against bad luck and disease, or even ward off evil spirits or animals. They were also used to identify rank, social position, or group membership within a society. Today, tattoos are a form of artistic expression. They sometimes tell stories, memorialize the death of loved ones, or they may have no practical purpose

For several decades—even centuries—tattoos have been correlated with social stigmas, identifying the people who have them as social outcasts with bad reputations. Dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times, tattoos used as a sign of disgrace to mark people as criminals (Lineberry, 2007). Getting inked became popular in the 1940’s and 1950’s among deviant and belligerent social pariahs such as bikers, gang members, and lawbreakers. Criminals did it to show off their violent ‘accomplishments’, and

the respect and trust of the tribe. Native Hawaiians and in extension the traditional Polynesians, used tattoos on their warriors to demonstrate power and skill; one of the most accomplished warriors in their history, half of his face and most his body was tattooed black as a form of war paint and high warrior status. Throughout history, dependent on the type of tattoo, it would either serve as an identifier of madhood, slavehood, or ranking.