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Body Art
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Dental Association: Oral Piercing 
 Discusses potential oral health problems associated with tongue and lip piercings, such as infections, chipped teeth, swelling, and nerve damage. Includes links to a related fact sheet and video clip. From the American Dental Association (ADA). http://www.ada.org/public/topics/piercing.asp Topics: Art, Fashion, Health Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Bodies of Cultures: A World Tour of Body Modification
This exhibit shows historical examples of body modification, including tattooing, piercing, and body painting. Features images of paintings and artifacts showing nose rings, Maori facial tattoos, tattoo patterns, body decorations, and more. Includes user-submitted opinions about body modification. From the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/body_modification/bodmodintro.shtml Topics: Art, Fashion Last updated Feb 28, 2006 Body Art
This site is a companion to an exhibit about "the many different ways, both temporary and permanent, in which people modify, change, decorate and adorn their bodies." The site provides images and information about painting, piercing, scarring, tattooing, and shaping. From the Australian Museum. http://www.amonline.net.au/bodyart/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Fashion Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Body Art: Marks of Identity
This exhibit presents a history and use of "a variety of body art practices, including tattooing, scarification, body painting, piercing and body shaping" from around the world. Includes a glossary, photo gallery, and related resources. From the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/bodyart/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Fashion Last updated Jan 22, 2004 Henna Tattoo Allergy Link
This article from 2001 describes how "some henna tattoos could cause a lifelong allergy to a common chemical found in dyes. ... The problem is not the henna dye itself but the chemical para-phenylene diamine (PPD) which is sometimes added to make the tattoo darker." The article describes possible allergic reactions and provides links to related articles about food and cosmetic allergies. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1492948.stm Topics: Art, Diseases & Conditions, Fashion, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Mar 7, 2005 MehendiWorld.com
Information about this type of temporary henna tattoo, which is usually applied to the hands and feet. Includes a brief history; information about mehendi wedding customs in India and how to apply the tattoos; examples of designs; descriptions of red, black, and neutral henna; and more. From an Indian commercial practitioner. http://www.mehendiworld.com Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Fashion Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Nail Art
This site provides instructions for creating designs on nails with stencils, airbrushing, and other techniques. Provides projects at different levels, including some with holiday and seasonal themes. Also includes a gallery of hundreds of reader-submitted photos of nail art designs and a brief guide to copyright. From Nails Magazine, a publication for nail technicians. http://www.nailsmag.com/nailArt/ Topics: Art, Fashion Last updated Sep 4, 2008 Nailpro: Art Gallery
This monthly feature provides instructions for creating nail art designs. Design themes include holidays, weddings, animals, rainbows, butterflies, and stock car racing. Includes information about how long it should take to decorate each nail and a suggested price per nail. Archives go back to 2002. From a magazine for nail professionals. http://www.nailpro.com/gallery/gallery.php Topics: Art, Fashion Last updated May 15, 2007 Skin Stories: The Art and Culture of the Polynesian Tattoo
Companion website to a documentary about tattoo culture in Samoa, Hawaii, New Zealand, and beyond. Features essays on the history and role of tattoos, tattoo artist profiles, photo galleries, personal experiences about tattoos, a glossary, and related features. Produced by Pacific Islanders in Communications. http://www.pbs.org/skinstories/ Topics: Art, Fashion, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 28, 2006 Tattoo History Sourcebook
Contains "brief excerpt[s] from Tattoo History: A Source Book, by Stephen G. Gilbert, originally published in 2001. Chapters cover mummies, individual countries, the circus, and other topics. From Tatoos.com. http://tattoos.com/jane/steve/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Fashion Last updated Aug 15, 2004 Tattoos and Permanent Makeup
Information on the possible risks involved in getting and removing tattoos, and how to report adverse reactions. A fact sheet from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Cosmetics and Colors. http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-204.html Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Fashion Last updated Nov 27, 2001 Tattoos, Piercings, & Body Markings
Small gallery of photos showing examples of body modification in different cultures, such as facial scarring (Burkina Faso), Maori facial tattoos (New Zealand), Yazuka full-body tattoos (Japan), and Mursi facial markings and lip plates (Ethiopia). Photos are accompanied by brief descriptions. From the National Geographic Society. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tattoos/ Topics: Art, Fashion Last updated Feb 28, 2006 |
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