Ancient Ink - The Archaeology of Tattooing (Hardcover)

The human desire to adorn the body is universal and timeless. While specific forms of body decoration and the motivations for them vary by region, culture, and era, all human societies have engaged in practices designed to augment and enhance people's natural appearance. Tattooing, the process of inserting pigment into the skin to create permanent designs and patterns, is one of the most widespread forms of body art and was practiced by ancient cultures throughout the world, with tattoos appearing on human mummies by 3200 BCE. Ancient Ink, the first book dedicated to the archaeological study of tattooing, presents new, globe-spanning research examining tattooed human remains, tattoo tools, and ancient art. Connecting ancient body art traditions to modern culture through Indigenous communities and the work of contemporary tattoo artists, the volume's contributors reveal the antiquity, durability, and significance of body decoration, illuminating how different societies have used their skin to construct their identities.

General

Imprint:	University of Washington Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2018
Editors:	Lars Krutak • Aaron Deter-Wolf
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-295-74282-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Body art & tattooing Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Biological anthropology > General
LSN:	0-295-74282-8
Barcode:	9780295742823

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