History of a Tattoo
I. Have you ever wanted a tattoo? Maybe found that perfect butterfly or skull to add to your collection. Have you ever wondered how long tattoos have been around?
The word tattoo is from the Polynesian word tatau meaning “to write”.
II. The history of the tattoo is a long one. Dating back at least a millennium. I personally love that tattoos make us original. III. I got my first tattoo twenty-two years ago, against the advice of my mother. To this day I can still remember where I was and who I was with. While I am no expert my thirty plus tattoos give me an insight on the matter. IV. In this speech I will cover why tattoos are visual markers of moments in time. Additionally, I will present information about …show more content…
These tattoos have been interpreted in many different ways.
One researcher named Joann Fletcher, a fellow in the department of archaeology at the University of York. Presented an interesting way of looking at them “I personally believe that the tattooing of ancient Egyptian women had a therapeutic role and functioned as a permanent form of amulet during the very difficult time of pregnancy and birth”
Secondly, another great discovery was a frozen ‘Iceman’. Found by two hikers, preserved nicely among an iceberg in the Italian alps. II. According to Smithsoniam.Com in 1991 an ‘Iceman’ was found frozen solid and well preserved.
Carbon dated 5,300 years ago.
For his age his tattoos have weathered nicely
With horizontal lines and crosses marking lower back and knee pain.
His markings were most likely applied by puncturing the top layer of skin and rubbing a charcoal like substance to the punctures. Whether, a mummy or ‘Iceman’ determining the meaning is behind a person's tattoo for some we may never know. III. Tattoos have slowly evolved into another social norm, becoming a common sight in the workplace. Many professionals these days have tattoos including
I. Have you ever wanted a tattoo? Maybe found that perfect butterfly or skull to add to your collection. Have you ever wondered how long tattoos have been around?
The word tattoo is from the Polynesian word tatau meaning “to write”.
II. The history of the tattoo is a long one. Dating back at least a millennium. I personally love that tattoos make us original. III. I got my first tattoo twenty-two years ago, against the advice of my mother. To this day I can still remember where I was and who I was with. While I am no expert my thirty plus tattoos give me an insight on the matter. IV. In this speech I will cover why tattoos are visual markers of moments in time. Additionally, I will present information about …show more content…
These tattoos have been interpreted in many different ways.
One researcher named Joann Fletcher, a fellow in the department of archaeology at the University of York. Presented an interesting way of looking at them “I personally believe that the tattooing of ancient Egyptian women had a therapeutic role and functioned as a permanent form of amulet during the very difficult time of pregnancy and birth”
Secondly, another great discovery was a frozen ‘Iceman’. Found by two hikers, preserved nicely among an iceberg in the Italian alps. II. According to Smithsoniam.Com in 1991 an ‘Iceman’ was found frozen solid and well preserved.
Carbon dated 5,300 years ago.
For his age his tattoos have weathered nicely
With horizontal lines and crosses marking lower back and knee pain.
His markings were most likely applied by puncturing the top layer of skin and rubbing a charcoal like substance to the punctures. Whether, a mummy or ‘Iceman’ determining the meaning is behind a person's tattoo for some we may never know. III. Tattoos have slowly evolved into another social norm, becoming a common sight in the workplace. Many professionals these days have tattoos including