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The World of Tattoo: an Illustrated History by Maarten Hesselt van Dinther is a art available to read on EtoBox.
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In This Book The Tattoos Of Geographical Regions And Their Inspiration Are Discussed At Length In Separate Chapters, Accompanied By Many Rare And Previously Unpublished Illustrations Sourced From Libraries And Museums Across The Globe. During The Eight Years It Took Maarten Hesselt Van Dinter To Compile This Book, He Travelled Extensively, Visiting Impressive Archives And Collections, And Some Of The Tribes Described Here. By Combining Empirical History, Cultural Analysis, And A Highly Readable Style, The World Of Tattoo Is A Vital Contribution To The Ongoing Efforts To Write A Meaningful History Of Tattooing.--jacket. Introduction -- Destructive Western Influences -- Limited Research -- The Origin And Functions Of Tattoos -- Current Trends In The West -- 1. Europe -- Archaeological Finds -- Asian Influences -- Greek And Roman Punitive Tattoos -- Britannia, Land Of The Painted People -- Christian Practices In The Middle Ages -- Rediscovery By Explorers -- Growth Of Tattooing Among Criminals And Prostitutes -- Japanese Influence On High Society -- The Emancipation Of The Tattoo -- 2. China And Japan -- An Indicator Of Low Social Status In China -- The Flowering Of Decorative Tattoo
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- Author
- Maarten Hesselt van Dinther
- Publisher
- KIT; KIT Publishers; Brand: KIT Publishers
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9789068321920
- Category
- art
- Subjects
- Folklore, Anthropology, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.42 / 5 (24 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14