< b > A curious, bite‑size study of tattooing through history and across cultures.
Explore how tattooing evolved from early body painting to a widespread art, with examples from the Pacific, Africa, India, and the Americas. This article threads evidence from ancient customs to regional practices, showing how different peoples used marks to tell stories, signal status, or honor events. It also describes how the actual technique worked, from simple skin punctures to more elaborate, painful processes using skilled practitioners.
- Learn why tattooing spread from New Zealand and Polynesia to other parts of the world.
- See how designs could indicate rank, family ties, or feats in war or hunting.
- Understand the different methods, tools, and materials used in various regions.
- Discover how social meanings of body decoration varied by culture and era.
Ideal for readers of cultural history and early ethnography, especially those curious about how personal adornment reflects community life in the late 19th‑century press.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the practice of tattooing, exploring its origins in ancient painting and tracing its development into the intricate designs seen today. The author examines the diverse cultural and symbolic meanings of tattoos, from their use in religious rituals to their adoption as a form of personal adornment. The book also discusses the health risks and ethical considerations associated with tattooing, providing a comprehensive overview of this fascinating art form. The author's insights shed light on the enduring significance of tattoos as a means of self-expression and cultural identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333750930_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333750930
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333750930
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)