The Philosophy of Tattoos

by John Miller and John Miller

Tattooing is an ancient practice with profound religious and cultural significance. While western tattooing centers on three main traditions - Polynesian, Japanese and Euro-American - it has been recorded more or less everywhere. Beginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo's status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0712353089
• ISBN13: 9780712353083
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: British Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"