http://www.lighthousefriends.com/PrideofBaltimore.jpg  What is a tattoo?
  An indelible mark or figure
  made by puncturing the skin and
  introducing some pigment into
  the punctures; -- a mode of
  ornamentation practiced by 
  various people, both in ancient
  and modern times.

  Tattoo Themes & 
  Symbolism
  Read and see the main themes used in tattoos. This information will come in handy when you work o your tattoo design

The image “http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/371825-38med.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.  Where do Tattoos come 
  from?
 a brief history of
  tattoos
  Body = Self and the
  Human Body serves as the
  most immediate visual
  representation of people.
 
It is a fundamental tool for self expression on every communicative level.
Since the dawn of people, the human body is used to  showcase internal and external Marks of Identity: Who I am and Who you are, Social
Belonging & Ranking, Cultural & Mythical symbols, and Beliefs, Values & Morals.

Live Canvas - Body Art is an Art form in which the Body – that of the artist or another – Is The Medium for the artistic expression.
Tattooing is one of the many different forms of body art. Some others are: Piercing, Branding,
Scarification, Shaping , Implantation, Painting,
Clothing, Hair styling, and Make up.

Body Transformations were preformed for many reasons:
  • Signal an individual’s place in society (belonging to a social or cultural group)
  • Mark a special event or time (seasons, hunt, holiday)
  • Celebrate a transition in life (death, birth, marriage)
  • Follow a fashionable trend
  • Produce artistic representations

Some interesting links:


tattoofailjq1.jpgWhat are the Risks of Tattooing?

  • Infection – Dirty needles can pass infections, like hepatitis and HIV, from one person to another.
  • Allergies – Allergies to various ink pigments in both permanent and temporary tattoos have been reported and can cause problems.
  • Scarring – Unwanted scar tissue may form when getting or removing a tattoo.
  • Granulomas – These small knots or bumps may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.
  • MRI complications – People may have swelling or burning in the tattoo when they have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This happens rarely and does not last long.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Health Information

Think Before you Ink / FDA article
 
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