An art form unique in the world, tattoos are as varied in style and form as the living bodies they adorn. Under the Skin examines tattoos from three different angles, through the work of more than 37 artists. First the book explores cultural history, including tribal, Japanese and American traditional tattoos. Next is a survey of individuals and their tattoos. What is the inspiration behind each design? What
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Tattoo is a human activity that lasted for thousands of years. The earliest recorded tattoo comes from the ice man that lived 3000 thousand years ago. With its long history, tattoo is always endowed with mysterious sense. With the development of tattoo machines, tattoo has made its way to the popular culture. It is said that about three in ten Americans have at least one tattoo.This book starts with the history and culture of Polynesian tattoo, the most ancient and profound style of tattoo and the one that most well recorded among tribal tattoos. Following the chronological order, Japanese tattoo and American traditional tattoo will be introduced consecutively in the following chapters. Going down the time line, the book will elaborate how tattoo is influenced by the greater culture and the individuals involved. Besides, this book includes a large number of tattoo works of various styles and inspiring interviews with renowned tattoo artists from all over the world. Under the Skin examines tattoos from three different angles, through the work of more than 37 artists. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9789887849353
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