Body Art
Body art is art made on, with, or consisting of, the human body. The forms of body art: • • tattoos body piercings scarification branding scalpelling shaping (f. e. tight-lacing of corsets) full body tattoo body painting
Body piercing is a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body
The history of piercing comes from many different cultures, and different piercings have different heritages and backgrounds The first earring was found in an Alamannic grave in Germany, dated ca. 6 th or 7 th century C. E.
Nose piercings were first discovered in the Middle East about 4, 000 years ago. The size of the ring denoted the wealth of the family Nowadays nose piercing is very attractive, and can accentuate the face, because the nose is the face's most prominent feature
to draw blood, to propitiate the gods, to create an altered state of consciousness so that the shaman could communicate with the gods Bellybutton piercing has just recently been taken up, and is now very common. It occurs more in females then in males. This is thought to be because of the great difference in the female
Lip piercing and lip stretching were historically found in African and American tribal cultures. It was common for women to adorn their lips with a lip disc called a "pelele" that by means of gradual enlargement from childhood could reach several inches of diameter and would eventually alter the occlusion of the jaw
Ear piercing has been practiced for men and women all over the world since ancient times. The design of piercing ranges from small loops and studs to large plates and dangling items
There are some risks of getting body piercing: • Allergic reaction to the metal in the piercing jewellery • Physical trauma (tearing, friction or bumping of the piercing site) • Excess scar tissue • Infection (bacterial or viral)
Tattoo is a form of body alteration, made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment
Tattooing has been a Eurasian practice at least since Neolithic times. • Pre-Christian Germanic, Celtic and other European tribes were often heavily tattooed • Various other cultures have had their own tattoo traditions, ranging from rubbing cuts and other wounds with ashes
Tattooing continues to be popular in many parts of the world. Tattoo can be done for religious reasons; to display a group membership; to create body art, shock value or self expression
The meaning of tattoos This small but powerful creature has long been a symbol of treachery, death, danger, pain, hatred and envy Worn by lifetime thieves to indicate they have been criminals since childhood It is often worn by prisoners and biker gangs to show their preference for staying outside the law
3 D Tattoos have become more and more popular. The 3 D effect or illusion comes from the shading of the artwork much like a painting, to create a depth look, or real life look
Each 3 D tattoo is unique artwork!
There are many health risks of getting tattoos by the use of unsterilized tattoo equipment • • Infections Allergic reactions Herpes simplex virus Tetanus Fungal infections Hepatitis Tuberculosis HIV
Permanent makeup is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup Permanent makeup dates back at least to the start of the 20 th century
There all kinds of permanent makeup: • Permanent eye makeup such as permanent eyeliner. • Eyebrow tattoos. • Permanent lipstick and lip shading. • Tattooing over a scar to cover them up.
The Benefits of Permanent Makeup • Looking perfect all the time • Saving time and money
Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Traditional mehndi designs draw the sun on the palm, which in this context represents the mind.
Mehndi decorations became fashionable in the West in the late 1990 s, where they are called henna tattoos. It is a non-permanent image on the skin resembling a real tattoo. Henna tattoos can last days to over a month depending on application and aftercare
Body painting is a form of body art. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours
Body painting with clay and other natural pigments existed in most tribalist cultures. Often worn during ceremonies, it still survives in this ancient form among the indigenous people of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific islands and parts of Africa
From ancient times, face painting has been used for hunting, religious reasons and military reasons. Nowadays it is very popular among children at theme parks, parties and festivals
Body painting festivals happen annually across the world, bringing together professional body painters as well as keen amateurs
Body Art is widely used by musicians, actors, sportsmen, artists
