Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Behind The Ink 3rd Blog
Outside of cultural tattoos, many wonder if the art of tattoos can really make a difference in one's life. And through out the world, if there is one really most common story a person has with the involvement of a tattoo. The most common story of why a person got a tattoo is because of struggles. Many people feel that they have been through a lot, and want to commemorate that moment with a tattoo to remind themselves of what they have achieved in their life. Many examples from the video is a struggle that they had to go through.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Behind the Ink 2nd Blog
How are ways tattoos influence culture? There are many cultures that involve tattoos, and the requirement of a tattoo. For example, two cultures are the Mayan and the Maori cultures. The Mayan culture's biggest symbol is the Sun. The Sun is the bringer of life and light, which also brings the uproar of crops and plantations. In the Mayan culture, tattoos are spiritual. Another culture that involves tattoos is the Maori culture. Ta Moko is a traditional tattoo that involves being on the body, or face. Their tattoos express commitment and respect. Men have tattoos on their face, buttocks, and legs. Whereas the females wear it on their lips and their chin. Tattoos are very valuable tradition in both the cultures.
http://history-nz.org/maori3.html
Behind the Ink will explore the tattoos in our current culture tracing their history and the reasons why people are "inked." it will also tell the reason why some artists become tattoo artists and how tattoo went from taboo to all the new rage. Often, people with tattoos are misunderstood by others. Behind the Ink aims to dispel myths about tattooing. In this film we will explore the long and valuable history of tattoos dating back to Neolithic times. We will also demonstrate how tattooing is an art form by interviewing a professional tattoo artist who has devoted her life to perfecting her craft. We we also interview people who have chosen to get tattoos and come to understand the wide range of reasons why people get inked.
Tattoos are very vital to the Maori and the Mayan culture. Having tattoos in a certain place on the body differs meaning. For example, a tattoo on your face reveals respect. This shows that tattoos are more than a piece of art, it shows ranking in a certain society, pride, and influence of the culture in certain tribes. The information in the article informs us that tattoos aren't just a piece of art nor a story, but a piece of history as well. Cultures from long ago, like the Maori and the Mayan cultures have had tattoos influenced on them before tattoos were even popular among citizens.
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