Lively and informative, The World Atlas of Tattoo is a superbly illustrated and compelling reference book that, through examining the meeting point between tattoo artists and their personal understanding of their environment, presents a well-informed and nuanced account of what has become a widespread art practice. Organized geographically, each section is introduced by a short historical overview of the types of tattooing traditionally practised in that area of the world, enabling the reader to trace historical threads in the careers of some of the profiled tattooers, as well as marvel at how other artists have managed to create novel forms of tattooing that transcend any previous context. The book also tracks the movement of styles from their indigenous settings to diasporic communities, where they have often been transformed into creative, multicultural, hybrid designs. Written by an international team of scholars, historians and journalists, this comprehensive atlas will enlighten and excite anyone who is passionate about tattoo art in its many forms worldwide.
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with over 700 illustrations
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Höhe: 236 mm
Breite: 212 mm
Dicke: 32 mm
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978-0-500-29497-0 (9780500294970)
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Anna Felicity Friedman teaches at the University of Chicago, where she has conducted research on the history of tattooing. She was the curator of a travelling exhibition about tattoo history and culture, which put her in touch with a wide range of contemporary global artists.
Introduction * Europe * North America * Central and South America * East, South, Central and Southeast Asia * Pacific Islands and Australia * Sub-Saharan Africa * Middle East and North Africa
