What is body art? ; Conforming or not? ; Henna tattoos ; Tattoos ; Body piercings ; Art on nails and teeth! ; Body painting ; Masks ; Art using your body ; Can make-up be art? ; Special effects ; Body modification ; Is body art art?
Summary:
Tattoos have been used in the past to designate slaves, give protection, and as punishment. Today, tattoos and other body art are a form of self-expression! Those who create body art often have a special set of skills akin to a sculptor or painter, but their work isnt accepted by everyone as art. Through critical thinking questions, readers are asked to consider this question and decide whether body art is a legitimate art form. A colorful layout enhanced by many photographs introduces readers to the many kinds of body art to aid in their consideration of the topic.
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