TattoosA world of Culture, A culture of the

world.

What is a TattooA permanent mark on

the skin

Tattooing is over 1,000 years old

Different styles and

techniques

The pug father, “back tattoo” 9/17/09 creative commons attribution

Who Started TattoosMaoris and other

pacific island peoples

Ancient European peoples

Japanese samurai and

Yakuza

Binder. Donedat “Tattoo Arts Festival in Pattaya, Thailand” 05/18/08 creative commons attribution, no deriviatives

Maori People and Their TattoosMaori tattoos are

famous “Tribal”

Intricate designs

Famous for placement

Especially The Face!

www.tattoos.nu “tribal on chest” February, 2011 Creative Commons Attribution

Early European TattoosVikings Tattooed

Berserkers

Celts used “knots” for marriage ceremony

Roman Legionnaires

bore SPQR for service

Tobyotter “Tim’s Tattoo” 8/29/2009 Creative Commons Attribution

Japanese and TattoosIn Japan Tattoo is sign

of “Yakuza”

“Yakuza” is Japanese Mob

Many denied service

for being tattooed

Howie Le “A Different kind of Suit” 10/2/2008 Creative Commons Attribution

Why Get Tattooed?Different cultures had

different uses

Some Tattoos are earned

Others marked social

status

Rags Rejected “Sailor Jerry Tattoo VWC” 11/21/08 Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial

Spread of TattoosTattoos “dead art” in

Europe

Sailors and Merchants return home tattooed

Capt.Cook brought tatted people home

Wonderlane “Cook Charts the Pacific” 12/26/2008 Creative Commons Attribution

Tattoos in AmericaTattoos were taboo in

America

Criminals, Sailors, Circus Freaks.

Not the Average

American

Shrie L. Spangler “tattoo” 7/26/10 Creative Commons Attribution

Tattoo Methods Method varies by

culture and style

Ancient Nords Sewed tattoos into skin

Japanese use “fork”

Stab repeatedly

Arup Kamel “4:55 @ Borneo Ink” 6/15/2009 Creative Commons Attribution

Cultural Shifts in USAAmerican Counter

Culture tattooed

Music new medium for ink

Statement of

independence

Amityaffliction “Ahren” 6/5/2010 Creative Commons Non Commercial No derivatives Attribution

Modern Tattoo Attitude Many Americans

Accept Tattoos

Tattoos are very common now

Some areas still taboo Francis Biji “Full Shop @ Reno’s Tattoo shop” 3/15/08 Creative Commons Attribution

Why The Shift?What Factors Caused

Attitude Change?

Who doesn’t accept tattoos?

Do you know

someone with ink?

Tribalicous “Ed & Mimo” 5/31/2009 Creative Commons Attribution

Other Tattoo UsesTattoos used to

identify jews in Nazi Germany

Gangs award certain tattoos for crimes committed

Chris Willis “Body Art Expo: Tattoo Groupies” 1/18/2010 Creative Commons Attribution

Tattoos In Pop CultureTelevision Shows

Glorify Tattoos

Many Celebs are getting ink

Athletes are also

covered in tattoosMonica D. “Kat Von Danna!” 10/30/2010 Creative Commons Attribution No derivatives Non Commercial

Warning about TattoosTattoos are

permanent!

Some Jobs won’t hire because of tattoos

Tattoos carry risk of

blood infection

Binder. Donedat “Bangkok Tattoo festival” 1/15/2010 Creative Commons Non-commercial Attribution