Tattooing is one of the oldest known forms of body decoration having been practiced by Eurasians since Neolithic times and evident in ancient Egyptian culture dating to roughly 2000 BCE. In Japan, tattooing is thought to go back to the Paleolithic era, some ten thousand years ago. The word tattoo itself is believed to have derived from two words - the Polynesian word "ta" that means 'striking something' and the Tahitian word "tatau" that means 'to mark something'.
Throughout history, tattoos have served many purposes - rites of passage, marks of status, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decoration for bravery, marks of fertility, even punishment and slave markings. However, in the last couple of decades, we have seen tattooing (along with body piercing) experience a resurgence in popularity and develop into a much more widespread practice, becoming increasingly fashionable. Today, tattooing still retains its historical heritage, but it is an art form more widely used for cosmetic or decorative reasons. This is directly related to the advancements in tattoo pigments and equipment and its introduction into pop culture which have helped tattooing become a much more tolerable art form in today's society. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-history.php
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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