Bodyart
Body art is art made on, with, or consisting of, the human body. The most common forms of body art are tattoos and body piercings, but other types include scarification, branding, scalpelling, shaping (for example tight-lacing of corsets), full body tattoo and body painting.
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| Rainbow BodyArt - http://www.rainbowbodyart.com My passion began during my travels through India and Africa in the 70s where I was fascinated by the contrasting colours of the people, their clothes and their individual characteristics. Tribal and Village body art has been a big influence. I love people-watching ... we are such amazing creatures. I've been painting faces on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia since 1990 starting with children and gradually expanding into the adult market. My painting style is influenced by my travels.. - [Read more] |
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Short History of TattoosTattoos have a rich history of tradition, dating back thousands and thousands of years. Throughout the course of time, there has always been an important role of tradition and ritual behind tattoos. In the past, women in Borneo used tattoos as a way to mark their skills. Tattoos were also used in the past as a way to ward away illnesses and disease by placing the tattoo around the fingers and on the wrist. |
