Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing
Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing
Krutak, Lars
product information
Condition: New, UPC: 9780295742830, Publication Date: Sat, February 1, 2020, Type: Paperback ,
join & start selling
description
4

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.

reviews

Be the first to write a review

member goods

No member items were found under this heading.

notems store

Eat Less Water

by Ramirez, Florencia

Paperback /Paperback

$13.46

The Book of Jhereg

by Brust, Steven

Paperback /Paperback

$12.75

The Real Estate Game: The ...

by Poorvu, William J.

Hardcover /Hardcover

$24.74

The Story of Philosophy: The ...

by Durant, Will

Hardcover /Hardcover

$33.26

listens & views

GOOD THINGS OUTWEIGH THE BAD

by GRAVES,TIM

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$13.25

JENSEITS VOM ENDE DER ZEIT

by BALLYCOTTON

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$20.49

DARKLING STREAMS

by HAIGH,ROBERT

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$15.49

Return Policy

All sales are final

Shipping

No special shipping considerations available.
Shipping fees determined at checkout.