...Anthropologists believe that humans have been tattooing themselves for thousands of years, since at least 3250 B.C., says Marilyn Scallan in the article, “Ancient Ink: Iceman Otzi has Worlds Oldest Tattoos.” The first record of a tattooed human is Otzi, also known as the iceman (Scallan). According to Scallan, he was found buried along the border between Austria and Italy, in the possession of 61 tattoos. The article, “Looking at the World’s Tattoos” by the Smithsonian Magazine, writes that the art of tattooing has been practiced throughout the entire world at some time, from the native Americans, to Japan, India, New Guinea, and Europe. For over 2000 years, the many tribes and people living in Polynesia have had tattooing as an important cultural...
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...The word tattoo is said to has two major derivations- from the polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something and the tahitian word ‘tatau’ which means ‘to mark something.Tattoos have been marked onto the bodies of human- beings for thousands of years. They are permanent designs that carry true meaning and have been looked at as status symbols, signs of religion, declaration of love, belief and even forms of punishment. Tattooing has been observed on Egyptian wall painting and also on Mummies themselves. The earliest tattoos found were over 5,000 years old. In 1991, a 5,300- year- old mummy was discovered in The Alps. He had over 50 tattoos on various parts of his body, and he is the oldest human ever found to have tattoos. Tattooing has been practiced in Japan and also other Asian countries for thousands of years. The first written record of tattooing in Japan was found in a history of the Chinese Dynasty from the year 297 A.D. Today in Japan, tattooing is considered taboo because many of the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia, wear tattoos. Some people believe that the practice of tattooing may even date as many as 10,000 years into the past! What's This? Have you ever wondered how people tattoo their bodies when they don’t have access to a tattoo gun or a professional tattoo artist? You may be surprised to learn that many people have tattooed their skin using Indian ink, a sewing needle and a few lengths of the thread. India ink (or Indian ink in British English...
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...Ink The Pros and Cons in today’s society According Columbia Encyclopedia Ink is a pigmented fluid used for writing and drawing, or a viscous compound used for printing (Lagasse, 2014). Ink can be purchased in various colors, although ink could be purchased in different colors the mostly frequently used color in today’s society is black Ink. In the India culture ink is mainly used by artists and architects (Lagasse, 2014). In today’s society ink can serve many purposes such as the ink’s carrier, colorants, and other additives affect the flow and thickness of the ink and its appearance when dry (Ink Compostion Chemical Componet, Petro Chemical, 2014). From my knowledge of history the Egyptians started out by using ink on stones. As history moved on the Egyptians went from using ink on stones to using ink on paper to record their different manuscripts and from their manuscripts books were made. Throughout history, ink has been used for many different things. For instance our founding fathers signed the Constitution with ink. Ink symbolizes stability in society; contrary to pencils the ink in a pen is permanent. Ink has been most beneficial to society because it’s the power of the pen that makes society function. For example, ink is used by our government (President, Congressmen) to put laws into effect and also to change laws. Ink is also used to print our daily newspapers, magazines, posters, books etc. Ink has also been beneficial...
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...9 April 2013 Examining the Health Effects of Tattoos A tattoo is classified as a form of body modification. Tattooing is presently under strict hygiene rules because of the risk of infection. Tattoo artists must wear gloves and it is mandatory that the ink and needles be on single use. There are several forms of hepatitis that can be transmitted among the most severe of infections. According to theory, of all infections, HIV can even be transmitted. By inserting ink into the dermis layer of the skin that is just about impossible to rub out or remove, the tattoo is made. But only through the change of the pigment. Through this entire process, the blood becomes tainted. Tattoos are really a form of art, more specifically body art. Many of them have significant meaning while many do not. People of all lifestyles enjoy it. While tattooing is a hobby and/or done for beautification, it is vital to recognize that it is a decision and life-long commitment where health must also be taken into consideration. Tattoos are popular, and some people experience the need for meaningful ones in certain groups of society. Minor to major health effects are sometimes brought about and there is proof. The existing fact is that there is health effects involved in tattooing. Continually becoming popular is tattooing. This is especially true among adolescents. Aside from the direct health effects, associated with tattoos commonly are participation in satanic rituals, delinquency, drug abuse...
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...Rebecca Rashid published in the Washington Square News, an article on “Tattoo Tolerance: Older Generation Must Embrace Body Art.” Rashid’s article has brought light over the controversy of whether or not tattoos and body art are acceptable in the workplace, and how having these body modifications can affect they way that you as an individual are perceived in society. Employers are starting to see the results of how hiring tattooed employees affects their business. Even with the art of tattooing becoming more popular, the negative stigma around body modification is still heavily present amongst older generations and communities. Often times these tattoos of self-expressing art tell stories about the person who adorns the design. Ranging from...
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...Rhetorical Analysis The trend of tattoos in today’s society has grown into much more than just a trend. Just take a look around, there is a plethora of people with ink stained skin. Even the unexpected people may have some ink under their clothing. While tattooing is a growing industry, people have varying opinions on the subject. Some see tattooing as degrading to one’s body, harmful to our society, and just dirty and unsophisticated. Others will look at a tattoo and see art, a story, or a way of expressing oneself. In this rhetorical analysis of Ink Sessions, where Margot Miffin explores the idea that tattoos and the artists creating them are more than society gives credit for, we will analyze how effective her message is. Miffin is trying to prove that tattoos and artists are much more, that they can actually have a healing effect on a person. Miffin starts the article by introducing Roxx, a tattoo artist who owns the 2Spirit Tattoo studio. Roxx, a very unique tattooist, who works with a style not many women do, called blackwork. She turned to this form of tattooing because it is different, and she knew merely tattooing pictures on skin was not for her. Roxx has been developing her style since she was a kid. She started off learning to draw horses with her grandmother, and then moved to Amsterdam where she tattooed at a street shop. Her style gives her work life, emotion, and meaning, something that touches the hearts of her clients. She does this by getting to know them...
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...March 21, 2010 Comfort Ugwuh Historical Body of Art "Tattooing" In 1936, Life Magazine provided information from an independent study showing approximately 6% of the nation's population had a tattoo; the Harris Poll conducted in 2003 showed that approximately 15% of the population had acquired tattoos (Swan, 2006). A similar study in 2005 revealed approximately 24% of the population then had at least one tattoo (Ford, 2010). Those two studies revealed statistics that illustrate the number of people in the United States with tattoos increasing astronomically. In 67 years the number of people with tattoos increased 9%, in just two years between 2003 and 2005 the United Stated witnessed the number of individuals with tattoos increase another 9%. Tattoos are still gaining acknowledgment in society today; the number of people with tattoos is increasing exponentially with athletes, musicians, and actors ushering a wave of acceptance. Figure 1 Tattoos have been evident in societies and the human race for thousands of years. Scientists have uncovered Egyptian mummies evidently preserved in the period as early as 2000 BC, analysis revealed evidence of tattooing and other forms of body art on their mummified bodies. The Egyptian tattooing thought to be one of the earliest appearances of tattoos came into question in 1991 with the discovery of Iceman (Lineberry, 2007). A pair of hikers in the Austrian Otztal Alps stumbled across the frozen tattooed corpse. Using modern carbon dating technology...
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...A: Ink tattoos. 1 Text 1: Andy Carrington's view of tattoos are made of a young adult position. Carrington, who have tattoos, think that the meaning of tattoos with the times have changed. Previously, a tattoo was something rare, but full significance. Nowadays it is something that categorizes the working class. Most have tattoos, either because it has symbolism Christian approach or simply because it's beautiful. At the same time, he turns to whether it is because you want it or because you do self-mutilation. Do people get a tattoo because of pain? Is the thinking behind a tattoo positive or negative? Text 2: Brendan O'Neill's view of tattoos is that it is no longer something you do by rebel causes, but something that signatories the young generation. He thinks it's wrong, not least because it can destroy almost all of their future, but because people don't think about the consequences they get created with this permanent thing under the skin. Most jobs require that you don't have visible tattoos. This is not something young people think of, at least not until they stand and can’t get their dream job. Perhaps we should not be able to get tattoos before we got older? Text 3: Alexis Sachdev is a teenager who's just had made her first tattoo. Her attitudes about tattoos is therefore composed of a typical teenage attitude. A tattoo is nice, something that is there to be showed. She believes that older people views, such as a tattoo can easily undo, is nonsense...
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...Company Overview Eikon Device was founded in 1994, by three young and dynamic partners: Dean Byrnes, his wife Monika Stengele and their friend Bill Baker, a tattoo artist. The company entered the market at a time when the industry was just coming out of the shadow. The equipment was rudimentary, tattoo artists were building their own machines from DIY kits, relied on needles designed for other applications and had a hard time trusting any company entering the market. However, Eikon Device managed to gain credibility as co-founder Bill Baker belonged to the community. Entering a market where everything remained to be done, Eikon invested heavily in R&D and published its findings to keep its customers on top of new trends. These early days remain inked in the company’s DNA: Eikon exists to provide the tattoo industry with solutions tailored to its needs and outstanding customer service. In 2012, the company had revenues of CAD10M of which 65% were made online. The company’s international sales are mainly made in the US (27% of 2012 revenues). Medical grade consumables accounted for 70% of sales but generated very low margins, while power supplies and tattoo machines, which accounted for less than 20% of sales, generate margins of c.300%. Current situation Eikon Device has managed to secure a leading position in the tattoo equipment market. For almost two decades, the company has been following the market without defining a clear strategic framework but it is now at a turning...
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...The importance of knowing what the person inks onto their body is almost as important as knowing who that person is related to. Both of which are considerably close in comparison due to the hidden story behind it. Family. In the Hawaiian culture, the ink designs on their bodies is consider strong in culture, beliefs and are remarkable to the wearer of the design. Nowadays, people automatically assume choosing a tattoo design represents something symbolic or family related, but not knowing the exact reason for it. When choosing a tattoo, people should take family history, genealogy, or cultural practices into consideration. In the Hawaiian culture, there are rules saying what men and women can and cannot...
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...Commonly everyone is aware that tattoos are a permanent marking of the skin, due to a sharp device using ink. Sapphire Beauty states in her article "Many people have tattoos as a type of decoration design known as body modification, body art, or a way of "self-expression." Tattoos to the person obtaining them are reflected as a sign of uniqueness, it's something personal. Most people, if not all think that only humans have tattoos, but, that’s where they are wrong. Animals have tattoos for marking or utilized for recognizable proof motivations to find a lost pet. The body is a blank canvas and the ink of a tattoo is the paint; tattoos express the body, so the threat must be society’s opinions. So from what I've grasped from that is that tattoos...
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...SICC INK’S MARKETING PLAN Products and services Sicc Ink Tattoo and body piercing studio offers a safe and professional atmosphere where customers can get quality tattoos and body piercings done by our licensed and professional staff in a clean and relaxing environment. We specialize in black and grey tattoo art and the much sought after traditional Japanese style tattoos. For those interested in body piercings and accessory jewelry we offer an extremely wide range of tongue rings, hoops, studs belly button rings, and much more. We offer one of a kind, fully custom tattoos. In our studio we pride ourselves on our professionalism, workmanship, and our ability to maintain a health standard that surpasses all mandated health department standards. We, At Sicc Ink strive to be the best in the business. We even offer an apprenticeship program for those individuals interested in learning to tattoo themselves, and assist apprentices seeking their own license once their apprenticeship is completed. Size and demographics of the market Presently the national tattoo industry is booming and according to the US Economic Census the industry expects growth at a rate of about five percent a year. Several years ago estimations concluded that roughly 15,000 to 25,000 tattoo parlors remain in business accumulatively generating anywhere from two to three billion dollars annually. It is now 2013 and tattoos are continuing to gain popularity and acceptance at an accelerated pace. The costs...
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...Read the Business Decision Case Stink Over Ink? Victims of Tattoo Layoffs, found on page 349 in your text. Answer questions 1-5 and submit as an attachment. Be sure to cite any additional resources you use. 1. Yes they should be protected under nation’s employment laws because they are human just like everyone else. Just because you have tattoos don’t mean you shouldn’t have a job. 2. Employee’s may choose to have a dress code that requires that body art be covered because some tattoo’s display religious choices and derogatory things and everyone shouldn’t have to be subjected to that some tattoo’s may be offensive so you should cover them up to not offend anyone. The only jobs that should allow tattoo’s to be visible is a job that is not dealing with the public. 3. Yes because if he had the tattoos when he was hired and he didn’t acquire any new tattoos I don’t see what the problem was there wasn’t a problem when he was hired so what changed and he was covering them up so I don’t think it was because of customer complaints so on what merit did they have for firing him and why was he the only one targeted out, there was others with tattoos why weren’t they fired as well. No tattoos are all the same no matter if it’s on a man or a woman. Woman tattoos can be just as offensive as men sometimes even worse. 4. Yes I’ve worked with several people with piercings and body art and they are perceived just like any other person. They just are outwardly expressive and there’s...
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... This story takes place in Japan in a time where wealthy men would go to extensive lengths to impress and attract the young women such as geishas. It was a time where young delicate women could control any willing man by simply letting him indulge in her beauty. Men would decorate their bodies with ink to show their masculinity to these young women in hopes they would be so inclined to have the woman give them a glimpse of her sweet tenderness. There was an exquisite tattooer in the village named Seikichi. Seikichi was a unique painter and tattooer. However, Seikichi did not accept just anyone seeking a tattoo, nor did he accept payment, for Seikichi’s payment was giving the tattoo itself. Seikichi deems to be a form of a sadist. His pleasure came from the pain the people on the other end of the needle endured. The author declares “His pleasure lay in the agony men felt as he drove his needles into them, torturing their swollen, blood-red flesh; and the louder they groaned, the keener was Seikichi’s strange delight”( Tanizaki 80). To Seikichi this seemed to be a away to fulfill his own desires. On one hand, Seikichi appears to be a form of a narcissist. He would tattoo these men to make them more beautiful as if no one portrays any beauty without his art works on...
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...English 121 5 March 2014 I Would Not Get Another Tattoo With respect to getting a tattoo, there are stigmas still attached to alterations performed on a person’s body. People should consider the personality, values, beliefs and aspirations to avoid negative outcomes in the future. I would not get another tattoo again because over the years I have learned that tattoos cause a bad image, as a parent it is not the appropriate mentoring, and it ruins the body as we get older. The first reason I would not a get a tattoo is for the bad image that others can perceive of me. For example, when someone attends a job interview, most likely showing a tattoo would not give the best impression. Therefore, most employers do not like the idea and ban tattoos and people who have them. In addition, companies create their own code of ethics and policy guidelines for employees. Tattoos are one of the things they discourage and an opportunity for employment is lost. In other words, the employers may wonder when communicating if someone should be taken in a serious way when tattoos are exposed at the interview. In conclusion, tattoos are still not accepted, they cause distraction and look unprofessional in a workplace and our society. The second reason I would not have a tattoo is because of my son. As a parent I find the need to be a good role model for him. So, it is my job to get ready to face the challenge to explain why I got a tattoo. For instance, I bring my son to church on Sundays...
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