Tattoos have a history of over 5000 years and originated from ancient cultures like Polynesia and Tahiti. The word tattoo is derived from the Polynesian word 'ta' meaning to strike and the Tahitian word 'tatau' meaning to mark. Tattoos work by inserting colored ink into the skin's layers, permanently changing the pigment. Tattoos have evolved over the centuries and come in different styles including naturalistic tattoos which depict realistic images, dedication tattoos featuring symbols of importance, and complex tattoos combining various designs.
4. What is tattoo?
• Tattoo can be described as a permanent
marking on the body.
• It’s history based on ancient times, and there
are several types of tattoo.
5. Tattooing
In the art of tattooing, colored ink is inserted into
the body, through the layers of skin.
The result is a change of the skin
pigment, whether for decorative purposes or
otherwise.
7. History of Tattoos
The word tattoo is said to has
two major derivations- from
the polynesian word ‘ta’
which means striking
something and the tahitian
word ‘tatau’ which means ‘to
mark something’. the history
of tattoo began over 5000
years ago and is as diverse as
the people who wear them.
8. History of Tattoos
Tattoos are created by
inserting colored materials
beneath the skins surface.
The first tattoos probably
were created by accident.
Someone had a small wound,
and rubbed it with a hand that
was dirty with soot and ashes
from the fire. Once the wound
had healed, they saw that a
mark stayed permanently.
9. Tattoos in the (c. 300 BC)
A tattoo on the right arm of a Scythian chieftain
whose mummy was discovered at Pzyzrk, Russia.
10. Tattoing in the 16th century
1908 photo of a Filipino Bontoc warrior bearing a Head
hunters 'Chaklag' Tattoo
11. Tattooing in the 21st century
American woman with arms and chest covered with
tattoos, 1907
13. Abstraction Tattoos
• Mostly derived from
archaic styles of
tattooing,
• Do not involve too
much artwork.
• Mostly done in shades
of black and classic gray
• Commonly made
around the navel, chest
and calves.
14. Naturalistic Tattoos
When an attempt is made
to portray the tattoos in a
realistic style,
They tend to take the
'natural' form. The
portrayal, involving minute
detailing, shading and
perspective,
Realism is important
15. Dedication Tattoos
Dedication tattoos,
commonly known as
'pledges', involved the
use of the sailor-based
designs,
Like the heart and
name banner, the
anchor with a ship
name, and the insignia
of a military regiment.
16. Simplification Tattoos
• Do not have any limiting boundaries in terms of
the designs.
• Almost any and every shape and size can be
included in this type.
• Panthers and lions are the popular designs in
standard simplification tattoos.
17. Complex Tattoos
Complex tattoos The most popular
involve designs that are complex tattoos
much more intricate comprise of traditional
than the other styles. Japanese body suits
Also known as and combinations of
combination tattoos, unrelated images.
they comprise of an
amalgamation of
various tattoos.
20. Conclusion
In conclusion, tattoo is very common all the world
and it is done from ancient times, also its types
are quite different and interesting.