Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Body Piercing and Tattoo History

Body piercing and tattooing has been around for hundreds, even thousands of years. Tattoos and piercing is a form of art that is found on many bodies, mostly those of the younger generations. In ancient Egypt, tattoos were a sign of nobility. To the Mayans, piercings were part of their religious culture. Piercings on Roman soldiers were a sign of their manhood. But in today’s society is similar to those of the English and European in the late 1800s. Body piercings and tattoos are seen as a fashion statement.

4 comments:

  1. This is a great subject. You could add some images and a little more information on a controversial part of the subject.

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  2. Good topic. I plan on getting tatoos pretty soon. Tatoos have been around forever and they are in many cultures and religions. You should also do a article about the different ways some people tatoo and what equipment they should use

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  3. I think that tattoos are alright if you don't have a lot. I feel that the people out there who have tattoos that cover their whole body don't look as attractive as someone who only has a few or none because it makes me feel like they don't respect their bodies. I don't hate tattoos but I don't think that people should have a lot because over time they end up fading, becoming saggy and due to skin damage, the tattoo doesn't look like it did when the person first got them. I think piercings are alright too but again, if people over do it, they don't look right.

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  4. I think tattoos and body piercings are an interesting way for people to express themselves. However i personally think that some people do go overboard with them. If that is how they want to express themselves that is fine, i just think too much can be distasteful.

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