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TATTOO:A form of expression?
Or Simply a taboo?
By: Leslie Cañas
What is a tattoo?
a permanent marking made by
inserting ink into the layers
of skin to change the pigment for
various reasons
...and this is the same Dr. Dave...
Religion
Leviticus 19:28 says: “... Do not make any tattoo marks on your skin. I am God .”
Islam also forbids it. -Accoding to Sahih Bukhari, "The Prophet forbade
[...] mutilation (or maiming) of bodies.”
So does Buddhism- “Tattoos are self-adornment, attaching one to
the physical world.”
HISTORY
Traces back to the early civilizations:
- Egyptian (2000BC)
- African and Polynesian tribes
- Greek and Roman Times
- Early Chinese and Japanese periods
Tattoos became a mean of identifying oneself with a group or culture
The Effect of History
Mara gang member ‘Psycho 23′ — prison portrait in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Photo AP / Rodrigo Abd
common tattoo of the Aryan Brotherhood incorporates a shamrock, "666" (the "mark of the beast") and the letters "AB."
The pachuco cross is the simplest gang tattoo. It consists of a small cross with three lines or dots
above it.
Testimonies from people in www.inkedinc.net
From Noelle: “I lost a job (receptionist, small business) because of my tattoos .”
From Nina, an assistant professor in a vet school: “When I'm teaching microbiology courses, I need to wear the lab coat, so everything stays hidden. I usually cover up when giving lectures or talks, but parts of my sleeve sometimes show.”
From Nina, an IT situation manager: “I knew I would have to cover them up and showing them is going to ruin my reputation at work it's not really worth it.”
- There are numerous successful people that has
a tattoo, ranging from the arts industry to politicians, and even royalties.
Princess Stephanie of MonacoJohnny Depp Barry Goldwater
It also enriched culture in different parts of the world.
Maori (New Zealand)
Formed family or tribe identification
Igorot (Philippines)
Serves as a talisman
Tattoos are symbolic
-VIDEO-
Is Tattoo an Art?
It is an art as the creation of it requires artistic skill and creativity
Look at it this way, the body is the canvas; the needles are the brushes
Art is a form of expression Tattoo is an art Tattoo is a form of expression
Counter-Argument
However, is it pleasing to the eyes?
“Time reverses the foolishcrowd.”
- Percy Bysshe Shelly
BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo www.vanishingtattoo.com www.straightdope.com http://www.inkedinc.net/ www.tinypic.com www.lindagoldberg.com www.nationalgeographic.com
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