Archive for the 'body art' Category

Polynesian Tattoos - then and now - ancient tattoo symbols turned modern body art

So where did flesh art and the “modern” tattoo originate from? hmmm… I doubt anyone can really say for sure, many would say that what we now know as the modern art of tattoo came from Polynesia and who am I to contradict that?
But tattoos can be found in cave paintings, relics and even ummies […]

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Body art - Awsome painted costumes on modern dancers

Body painting has been traced thousands of years back and was a staple of ancient cultures and rituals. Some cultures still use body painting in modern times for ceremonial purposes.
In many Indian cultures it is still in use today using a variety of pigments.
Staining the nails, skin and hair with henna is the favorite […]

Friday, December 14th, 2007