BODY ART

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BODY ART
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TATTOOS

• A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting
  ink into the layers of skin.
• The art of tattoos has been around for thousands
  of years, with early cavemen mummies found with
  ink markings.
• This picture is a chieftains arm from over 2,000
  years ago!

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TATTOOS

• The origin of the word tattoo is from the Samoan
  word tatau, meaning "open wound.
• Tattoos have served as
• rites of passage
• marks of status or rank
• symbols of religious and spiritual devotion
• decorations for bravery
• pledges of love
• marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts

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TATTOO EXAMPLES
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MEHNDI

• Has a difficult history to trace since henna
  grows in many places, and has been used as a dye
  for thousands years. Its found in Africa, the
  Middle East and Asia.
• The Egyptians stained the finger tips and toes of
  pharaohs before mummifying them 5,000 years ago.
• Brought to India in the 12 century A.D., where it
  is most known for its use.

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MEHNDI

• Most mehndi is known today through Indian
  culture. Mehndi designs are found through all
  classes, regardless of status or standing.
• Mehndi is well known as a wedding ritual. In the
  days before the wedding, the brides female
  family members and friends will join together to
  apply henna to her hands.

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HENNA

• Henna powder is green, but dries a dark brown-red
• Applied by squeezing the paste through a cone
  with a fine tip, drawing a design.
• The paste is left to dry over night. Depending on
  the quality of the paste, the design may last for
  weeks.

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SYMBOLS

• There are many symbols used in mehndi designs
• Flowers Joy and Happiness
• Sun, Moon and Stars Deep and everlasting love
• Water Human emotion
• Vines/Leaves Devotion
• Diamonds Enlightenment
• Square Stablitiy

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EXAMPLES
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EXAMPLES
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EXAMPLES
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EXAMPLES
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EXAMPLE
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YOUR WORK