History of Tattoos

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The Progression of Tattoos Lisa Ford English 1411: Composition II Adam Marcotte October 7, 2013 The Progression of Tattoos Looking around today, a person may notice that there is more color to be seen than even ten years ago. Why is this? The abundance of color is due to the increase of body art. More people are turning their skin into walking, talking canvases. Art is not just something to hang on walls, but is a living, breathing phenomenon. This trend is growing all over and with many different types of people. The taboos against tattoos and piercings are finding less of a handhold as more people fall in love with them. Tattoos have a long, fascinating history and the popularity is steadily growing. There was a time when tattoos and piercings were, by many people, considered offensive as well as disgusting. The views once held are beginning to relax as people become more open-minded on the subject. This is not a new trend however. Tattoos can boast a long, illustrious history. Many people get tattoos in the United States and around the world. According to a (2012) survey by Harris Interactive one in five adults in the United States has at least one tattoo (Pg. 1). Tattoos and piercings date back to early man. Tattoos are found in many cultures, their origins date back to early Egyptian times, female mummies dated from 2000 B.C. have been found with markings on them the markings were supposed to protect them during childbirth. According to Cate Lineberry “The placing of small figures of the household deity Bes at the tops of their thighs would again suggest the use of tattoos as a means of safeguarding the actual birth, since Bes was the protector of women in labor, and his position at the tops of the thighs a suitable location”(2007, Pg.2). The oldest recorded tattoos are believed to be from about 3300 B.C. They were found on the body of the Iceman

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