Tattoos. Indelible signs as a historical source.
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The book "Tattoos: Indelible Signs as a Historical Source" is a unique opportunity to see how symbols, drawings, and patterns applied to a person's skin served as a reflection of historical events, cultural traditions, and personal identification. Why has this ancient form of self-expression firmly rooted itself in the cultures of different eras? Unlike other ways of changing one's appearance - such as hairstyle or makeup - a tattoo remains on the body forever. It is no coincidence that in ancient times, tattoos were taken very seriously. For example, the inhabitants of Borneo believed that their tattoos were torches illuminating the path for souls in the darkness of the realm of the dead, the Greeks and Romans used tattoos as punishment, and for the Altai Scythians, tattooing served as an embodiment of sacred text. How can we explain the modern popularity of body modifications? The author also addresses this question. Studies of tattoos help us better understand the symbolic language through which people expressed their dreams, beliefs, and status. Often, these images are living stories that tell us about the past.
Author:
Author:Mednikova M.B.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Science & Math
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21x17x2.3 cm
Series:
Series:History and Science of the Russian Internet
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-160141-6
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