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             persons skin; the ink or pigments on the tip would penetrate deep down into the .
             skin. The ancient method of tattooing oneself made it difficult if not at times .
             impossible for the artist to be precise with where the colors would and would not .
             go.  The ancient tattoo artist also had very little control over the thickness of the .
             lines they made. The sharp object attached to the stick was dipped into the .
             pigments normally kept in a small bowl then hammered into the skin. In ancient .
             tattooing the choice of colors was limited to what the artist could find or make .
             out of plant pigments in his area. Although at times these ancient tattoos were .
             not colorful they still had purpose.
             The Greeks are a perfect example of a society that gave a great purpose to tattoos. The Greek spies used tattooing for communicating with each other; their tattoos identified them and told their rank as spies. Other societies, such as the Romans, used tattoos to mark their criminals and slaves. While others still such as the Ainu people of western Asia used tattoos to represent their social rank. The Ainu are also noted for introducing tattoos to Japan where they became a religious and ceremonial rite (Rowe12).   Tattoos were also used in many older cultures as ways to represent their patients and how full of a life they would or had lived.   In one society a flower with a spiral in the center would represent their patients and how full their life was.   The more peddles the flower had the more patients the person had and the longer the spiral the longer and richer his or her life was. The more peddles the flower had the more patients the person had and the longer the spiral the longer and richer his or her life was. There is also evidence that tattoos may have been used as far back as 5,000 years ago.   A glacial mummy named Otzi was found in October of 1991.   He had a small cross on the back of his knee; this is the oldest evidence of the practice of tattooing.


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1. Tattoo Culture of Late Adolescence and Early Adulthood

... 60 and 42 respectively. These two individuals were interviewed so that they could provide a basis as to any differences that exist in the tattoo culture of the older generations compared to those of the previously mentioned late adolescent/early adult generation. All of these subjects are Caucasian. ... Each of these subjects has different tattoos and a varying in number, subject matter size and location of each tattoo. The subjects scribe themselves as being members of a variety of social statuses, which include in their own words; a hippie, athlete, artist, comic ... Melinda Clancy, a...

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2. Tattoo

... to get. Colored tattoos are more expensive because the ink costs more than just black ink. It also depends on whom you know; if you know someone who is a tattoo artist they will most likely give you a sweet deal. For example, most parlors will charge you a minimum of $50 even if it only takes twenty minutes. However, ... if your buddy does one for you that might take up to three hours, he or she would only charge you $50. Most tattoo shops will charge about $100 an hour, and if they don't like your attitude during the session, like if you move around frequently and try to tell the ... ...

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3. Japanese tattoo

... (Turk : 1966: 135). This place of extravagance also lent itself to the subject matter of ukiyo-e prints and the progress of Japanese tattoo. Ukiyo-e prints were excellent ways of documenting Edo culture. Wood-block prints were produced in large quantities and sold cheaply in ordinary shops. ... of noodles (Kitamura 2001:10). Ukiyo-e prints recorded the developing culture while preserving this culture for generations to come, especially in reference to tattoo. These images are still available. They are copied and studied. Different types of tattoos developed out of Edo culture. Sometimes...

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4. Visual Analysis of My Tattoo

... someone just sees the small, dark, bolded peace sign about the size of a golf ball tattooed on my wrist as your typical 21st century girl tattoo, but once I explain the meaning behind it people understand that there is a powerful story behind it and I did not just go and copy the ... heart is one of three tattoos on my body. All three tattoos have a special meaning to me but the peace sign is my favorite.This tattoo represents the relationship I had growing up with my grandmother before she passed away. My grandmother was a very important person in my life and became even ... In some co...

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5. To Tattoo...or Not to Tattoo

... of someone's personality and unique style. Tattoos some in many different shapes, forms, sizes, colors, designs, and places. The only thing harder than actually getting a tattoo is deciding exactly what u want. The possibilities are endless. I want a tattoo because it is very bold, and it is also a good way to express yourself. A lot of people want tattoos just because everyone else has them ... , or just because their friends do. A tattoo I something that a person has to live with for the rest of their life. That's why I want a tattoo for myself. I have always known about tattoos, becau...

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6. The Bar Code Tattoo by Suzanne Wyen

... in danger of being manipulated. I am here to talk to you about peer pressure and conformity and how effective my book The Bar Code Tattoo by Suzanne Wyen explored these issues. It was an effective in depth example of peer pressure and conformity which I will demonstrate through examples from ... the book. The book takes place in the year 2025 where the new in thing is to get the barcode tattoo on your 17th birthday. The barcode contains all of your personal information: it is your driver's license, health card, social insurance number and ... group. Hitler used registration to organize ...

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7. rose tattoo

... social norms), Tennessee recognized the spirit crippling power of loneliness and withdrawal from life, and offered immersion in sexuality as a life affirming solution. The non conformist individual in The "Rose Tattoo" is the heroine Serafina, who reflects George Jean Nathens' claim that the play is melodramatic with comic relief. Serafina encompasses in her temperamental personality great melodrama, but is also a comical ... melodramatic and romantic, but on the other hand it ridicules this drama by being exaggerated and overdone- again accentuating the comedy and absurdity in this mel...

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8. My First Tattoo

... I finally came across a symbol that represented exactly who I was: The bear claw. I chose the bear claw as the central theme of my tattoo because it represents protection and service to others. It also represents inner strength and perseverance in the face of fear and adversity. I honor all of ... are less fortunate than I during mu summer vacation. In addition to being a helpful member of my community, I am a football, lacrosse and rugby player. My tattoo inspires me to continue to protect my teammates both on and off the field. As a full back, I block opponents to protect my quarterba...

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9. To Tattoo Or Not To Tattoo?

... are many issues the Christian church and its denominations still argue about. Among these is the great debate over the tattoo. Is it right, or wrong? Though many members of the congregation would disagree with me, I believe there is no harm in getting tattoos as long as you have the right ... cross permanently traced onto my left arm. I had thought it out for some time before that day. I knew I wanted to have a symbol tattooed onto my arm that meant something. I wanted a tattoo that told a story. It was an easy decision for me to make. The symbol that is now permanently marked on my ar...

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  • Grade Level: High School

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