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There are several forms of body art. Body art can be temporary, for example, body painting, or
permanent, such as shaping, dyeing, and scarification, tattooing, and piercing. This article will
provide some insight into body art.
Body art painting and shaping
Body painting transforms a person into a spirit or work of art; this can include another gender or a
sacred place. Emphasizing on the visual appeal of the subject, the protective body paint is what
gives it the appeal.
Body shaping is a technique in which to sculpt the body. Culturally defined ideals of beauty have
caused people to bind the soft bones of children's skulls and feet, stretched necks with rings, and
removed ribs to make their waist smaller. The most common method today of body sculpting is
plastic surgery. Plastic surgery can sculpt and define almost any part of the body.
Skin Dyeing
Henna, is used as a temporary skin dye, in which different patterns and designs are applied to the
body. The crushed leaves of the henna plant, when mixed with other natural ingredients, provides
a thick, aromatic paste used for painting hands and feet. The olive green, dried out henna powder,
mixed with such ingredients as black tea and coffee turns dark. When applied to the skin and left
on overnight, it will harden and when pealed leaves a red tone to the skin.
Body art piercing, tattooing, and scarification
Piercing is ornamental as it allows the body to hold certain kinds of ornaments, which are inserted
through the skin. The most common parts of the body that are pierced is the face although you
will often find ear, nose and lip ornaments. Piercing is often part of a ceremony marking the
coming of age. Ornaments might be limited to certain people or worn only on certain occasions
Tattoos are intended to be permanent and the patterns and techniques have varied over the
years. The effects of tattooing depend on the country you live in. As an example, in the United
States, tattooing is typically looked upon as being rebellious. Tattooing, in the last decade, has
become a very popular form of body art throughout the world.
Scarification is much like tattooing, instead of placing a color into the skin with a tattoo needle, the
color, or substance is placed into the wound or cut. Once the wound has healed, a permanent
mark will remain on the skin
All of the forms of body art listed above can have adverse effects on individuals. There are health
concerns with types of body art. If you are contemplating any of the above procedures, be sure to
consider all the risks and facts before making any commitments.
For more information, visit http://www.BodyArtGuide.com
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