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Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. N° de réf. du vendeur 006316
Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Jacket has moderate general wear plus a 3cm taped tear to bottom rear. Book very clean. Binding tight. 144pp During the last twenty years, tattooing has experienced a real renaissance in modern societies. For hundreds of years before this, however, Buddhist monks, using magical incantations and spells, have been covering people's bodies with indelible ink in the belief that the markings will bring luck, wealth, and blessings. People remain convinced that tattoos provide protection against evil spirits and can render the bearer invulnerable, even to stab wounds and bullets. Known in Thailand as Sak Yant, these ancient tattoos are today experiencing a revival in popularity, both in their countries of origin and beyond. Fashion or social phenomenon, the demand for magical tattoos keeps rising. Hollywood stars, Singaporean businessmen, people from all walks of life flock to Thai Sak Yant Masters to have these powerful designs inked onto their bodies. At the same time, these tattooists are regularly invited to practice their art abroad, thus increasing the popularity of Sak Yant worldwide. Why do these sacred tattoos provoke such passion? Who are these men who perform Sak Yant, and who are those who get tattooed? Do these tattoos really have magical powers? These questions raise the issue of the influence not only of tattoos but also of amulets, cultural and religious beliefs and rituals, on the mind and health of the individual. Although, formerly regarded as irrational, today's scientific studies show how these beliefs influence a person's life and how tattoos and other symbols can work as placebos. Drawing on a wide range of contributions and from research fields as diverse as anthropology, religion, history, medicine and psychology, Thai Magic Tattoos - The Art and Influence of Sak Yant attempts to provide some understanding of the mechanisms by which a tattoo may actually change the life of the bearer. The book is based on extensive fieldwork over a period of three years in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. Using their own photographs, field notes and in-depth interviews of Masters and Sak Yant believers, the authors provide a unique insight into the world of sacred tattoos and in doing so illustrate one of the last living examples of authentic traditional tattooing. Size: 225mm x 285mm. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 029129
Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. 144 pages, 280 x 215 mm, a little heavy, so extra postage may be required depending on destination. Many Colour and B/W Photographs. A form of tattooing practiced in Southeast Asia, Sak Yant is rooted in a combination of Theravada Buddhism, Brahmanism, and animism. While the master engraves the skin, the devotee goes into a trance or in a state of deep meditation. The Sak Yant masters frequently Buddhist monks are seen as spiritual mediums who imbue the tattoos they create with magical spells for prosperity, protection, and happiness. Popular images include real and mythical animals from the Hindu pantheon or their symbols, such as Shiva s trident. The principle inspiration for Sak Yant, however, is Buddhist iconography and the most prized image is that of the Buddha. Thai Magic Tattoos gives a brief history of tattoos in general and Sak Yant in particular. It profiles various Sak Yant masters, outlines the ritualized process of Sak Yant tattooing sessions, and attempts to explain why these sacred tattoos inspire such passion. The text is lavishly illustrated with photography by Rene Drouyer. Table Of Contents A brief history of Tattoos Why do people have tattoos? Sak Yant: magical tattoos The heart of Sak Yant: Yantra and Mantra Yant Tattoos: Sak Yant Figurative and geometrical Sak Yant representations Sak Yant Masters: "these unusual gardeners who cultivate the art of tattooing" Sak Yant Masters: drawing on a living canvas The tattooed person: "no pain no gain" The annual Wai Khru Ritual Sak Yant efficacy: the desire to exert some influence over one's destiny Beliefs: these 'molecules of emotion' Sak Yant Masters: 'walking placebos' Yant Tattoos: those supernatural sentinels Tattoos and the body as a space for self-determination: a psychologist's view The endurance of belief in modern societies: a flourishing Yant tattoo culture Removing tattoos and health concerns. N° de réf. du vendeur 000791
Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : Good. Book is in good condition. Dust jacket in good condition with a small tear and shelf edge wear. 150pp with b/w photographs. N° de réf. du vendeur 014474
Description du livre Etat : Used - Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 9786167339214