Tattoo Art
March 10th 2008 04:37
The Art of the Body
Since the dawn of man it seems that we have a primal urge to paint the skin. Spawning from tribal rituals originally as a rite of passage, dermal pigmentation was also used as battle paint to strike fear into enemies and protect the wearer from evil.
In the modern age the social taboos associated with flesh decoration have long since been removed. Still some may judge a person based on skin art but with each new generation it has become more popular in the west.
Underestimated and often ignored by “artistic elitists” the skill involved in placing these images is as creative as any canvas. Now I’m not talking about a “skull and Cross bones/ Mother type etching but instead intricate brandings that reflect a personal experience or inclination in life.
Tattoos can be like postcards to an age, there permanency cementing an interest ranging from pop culture to world history. Embracing global influences span all regions from Mesopotamia, Asia and the indigenous inhabitants of civilised lands, there really is no limit to what picture or symbol can be placed on the body.
Position to has no boundaries, any part of the anatomy is ripe for decoration some opt for discreet others flamboyant. Hope you enjoy the selection of pictures.
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Comment by Kim Lock
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Comment by Dexter
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I totally agree, such an under appreciated form of artistic expression that as you said, is alive by design and canvas.
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