Tattoos originated from the custom of decorating the skin of primitive tribes around the world. That is, after the operation, an indelible pattern was left on a certain part of the body. Patterns include birds, animals, flowers or totems, scriptures, gossip and so on. Reflected their aesthetic consciousness and religious concept. In China, Gaoshan, De 'ang, Li, Dulong, Dai, Bulang, Jinuo and other ethnic groups all have tattoo customs.
Tattoo history
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The predecessor of tattoo is tattoo. Before tattoo machine appeared, it was to dip a needle in ink and stab the patterns one by one. The patterns are mainly soldiers and dragons and tigers, and the social atmosphere is strong. Many people do it in prison, because tattoos are only black, not special tattoo pigments, and the color will turn blue after a long time, so they are also called tattoos. Since the pre-Qin era, the punishment of torture is to tattoo prisoners' faces as a warning. In ancient books, there have been stories of tattooing, carving, tying, pointing and carving, such as mother-in-law tattooing. In The Water Margin, at least three important figures have tattoos: Shang Lu, Jiu Wenlong Shi Jin and the prodigal Yan Qing. In ancient Egypt, tattoos were used to show social status. In Victorian England, women tattooed red on their lips, similar to modern beauty methods such as lip makeup and eyebrow makeup. Therefore, tattoos began to break away from the negative impression brought by some punishments and evolved into a personal decoration. In many cultures, tattoos are a tradition and a symbol of social class and status. Tattoos are developed on the basis of tattoos, using electric tattoo machine and special pigments, with rich colors and more patterns. With the development of society, tattoo has become a multi-disciplinary comprehensive art form integrating art, culture, medicine and psychology, and it has a certain margin.
Tattoos were found on Egyptian mummies buried around 2000 BC. Tattoos are mentioned in the records of Thracians, Greeks, Gauls, ancient Germans and ancient Britons. Roman criminals and slaves wanted tattoos. After the rise of Christianity, tattoos were banned all over Europe, but there are still reservations in the Middle East and other places. When Europeans came into contact with American Indians and Polynesians during their exploration, they found tattoos in these peoples. Influenced by Polynesians and Japanese, tattoo shops for European and American sailors appeared in many port cities in the world. The first electric tattoo machine was patented in the United States on 189 1. America has become the birthplace of new tattoos. Especially after American tattoo paintings spread all over the world, themes such as marine life, military content, patriotic thought, romantic sentiment and religious enthusiasm tend to be standardized around the world. At the beginning of the 20th century, the style with national characteristics has gradually disappeared.
/kloc-in the 0 th and 9 th centuries, American criminals were tattooed when they were released, and British deserters were tattooed. Later, prisoners in Siberian prisons and Nazi concentration camps were also marked. In the 20th century, members of street gangs or motorcycle gangs often used tattoos as their symbols. /kloc-In the late 20th century, tattoos became popular among men and women in British upper class. Tattoos will be extinct or extinct in most parts of the world, except for special medical purposes or tattoo types in Europe, America and Japan, which is the theme of 1990 s.
Tattoo culture
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Tattoo custom. The custom of decorating skin originated from primitive tribal peoples all over the world. That is, after the operation, an indelible pattern was left on a certain part of the body. Patterns include birds, animals, flowers or totems, scriptures, gossip and so on. Reflected their aesthetic consciousness and religious concept. In China, Gaoshan, De 'ang, Li, Dulong, Dai, Bulang, Jinuo and other ethnic groups all have tattoo customs.
Common name. That is the custom of tattooing on the skin. See "Biography of the Thirteen Years of Mourning the Duke": "Wu, the country of the emperor's city, is willing to get a tattoo." People use ink or other colors to draw and write on the skin of a certain part of the body. When the ink is not opened, they prick it, and the ink spreads from the puncture hole to the skin. After healing, the ink on the peeling surface is washed away, and the drawn handwriting appears under the skin and never disappears. Call it a tattoo.
Modern tattoos. Tattoos, as a part of the glorious history and culture of mankind, have lasted for more than 2000 years. In today's real life, tattoos give people an incredible impression. Directly thought it was a gangster's exclusive product. In fact, this concept is not suitable for modern times. In recent years, with the increasingly open society, people have accepted a lot of cultural information from Europe, America, Japan and other countries. Tattoos are no longer taboo. Some tattooed people are lovers, lovers, leaving each other's looks on their bodies as a sign of love, while others are unclean. The first one was handed down by the Maori, tied with shark teeth and animal bone spurs, dipped in ink, and hammered into the skin with a small hammer. The second is to tie several needles together and tie them to a wooden stick, and then artificially pierce the skin. The third method is to use a motor to drive the needle into the skin, which is a common method used by tattoo artists today. Modern people's understanding of tattoos is all-encompassing and highly personalized. This slightly painful permanent pattern will accompany people's life. This kind of body language is memorable, inspiring and liberating, and everyone's understanding is different.
Modern tattoo is a cultural phenomenon that combines "fashion" and "popularity". With the rise of body culture, people can gradually accept the forms of body expression. Tattoos have become social works of art, and the famous tattoo master is also regarded as an artist. Sociologists or anthropologists will also study this violent pop culture from the perspective of popularity. Many artists choose tattoos to emphasize their personal style. For example, Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse once tattooed a pair of "lovers' clothes"; Beckham tattooed the name of his beloved wife Victoria on his left forearm in four Indian characters.
Tattooing is a way for young people to show their individuality, show themselves and beautify themselves. In fact, this trend has been popular for thousands of years. From ancient Egyptians, ancient Europeans, African tribes and Indians. There is a tradition of tattoos.
Matters needing attention in tattooing
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First of all, we should pay attention to the equipment hygiene of tattoo shops. Tattooing can be called a minor operation, so the hygiene of the equipment is very important. Tattoo operators should use disposable gloves and needles, and tattoo machine should be made of stainless steel.
Second, we should know the quality of tattoo pigments. At present, tattoos generally do not use dyes and inks for tattoos, but liquid plant pigments soaked in alcohol. Because plant pigments are extracted from natural plants, they are less susceptible to infection when they penetrate into the skin.
Third, we should pay attention to our own protection. Use adrenaline to clean and stop bleeding when tattooing. After the tattoo is completed, it needs to be scrubbed with warm water, and the tattoo should be kept dry (usually lasting for one week), otherwise it will cause infection and lead to skin rot.
Fourth, don't tattoo with animal blood or cinnabar. Pigeon blood cinnabar tattoo is extremely dangerous.
Fifth, don't use alcohol or purple potion to treat stab wounds (alcohol will irritate wounds, and purple potion will destroy the color of tattoos).
Sixth, after the tattoo is completed, you need to apply professional tattoo ointment or medical vaseline. After 2-3 hours, rinse the ointment and blood with warm water and dry it with absorbent cotton or professional paper towels. Then don't apply any medicine.
Seventh, itching, scabbing and peeling are normal phenomena after a few days of tattoo completion. Don't scratch the wound to avoid infection or discoloration. Underwear should be soft, not too tight.
Eighth, no swimming or sauna for the time being after tattoo.
Ninth, if there is ulceration, suppuration, running water, delayed wound healing or fever, please consult a tattoo artist or go to the hospital for examination in time.
Chen Yanli, an associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at HKU, said that the chemical pigments used in tattoos can easily cause irritating and sensitive dermatitis, itching and abrasion on the affected area. If the pigment stays on the skin for a long time, it will cause skin dysfunction, and in severe cases, edema and ulceration will occur.
Professor Joerg Kisduhua Prinz, director of the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Munich, said that if the pigment contains 10% p-phenylenediamine, eight out of ten people will be allergic. Professor Plinz warned parents that children and teenagers should not be exposed to all kinds of products containing p-phenylenediamine. These harmful chemical dyes may cause far-reaching sequelae.
Some tattoo lovers even allow so-called "tattoo artists" to tattoo themselves with eyebrow tattooing machines and non-tattoo-specific pigments because of their lack of tattoo expertise! As we all know, because the motor torque and speed of the eyebrow tattoo machine are too insufficient, the effect of tattoo is often not to enhance beauty but to add ugliness; Moreover, skin lesions may be caused by reasons such as not mastering the depth. But the patterns printed by non-tattoo pigments are far more gorgeous than those printed by special pigments.
The health threats caused by tattoos include allergic reactions to raw materials. Tattoos can lead to viral infections such as hepatitis B. The methods to remove tattoos include scraping, skin grafting (plastic surgery) and laser surgery, which will leave scars.
Tattoos are not good for bodybuilding.
It is said that tattooed people are brave and have the courage not to be afraid of acupuncture, but they cannot completely erase the shadow of "rudeness" and "malice" in the traditional impression. Relevant data show that more than two-thirds of male tattooers have a criminal history, and more than half of them have embarked on a criminal path because of tattoos. Starting with Du's tattoo
Have you seen the third part of the TV series "Three Lane of Plum Blossoms"? This novel, adapted from Taiwan Province woman writer Qiong Yao, reflects the life and love of a group of young painters by the West Lake in the early years of the Republic of China. The plot is fascinating and exciting.
Sandy, the heroine, fell in love with Mei Ruohong, who loves painting very much. She even carved her infatuation on her chest and stabbed an indelible colorful plum blossom, which was touching and tearful. Du's actions showed her innocence and dedication to love, which changed the traditional view that tattoos were "rude" at that time.
Tattoos: Showing Courage? Seeking beauty? Mark?
Many people's tattoos are observed in police films and violent films imported from abroad or Hong Kong and Taiwan. The film and television scenes of tattoos often focus on those underworld members, thugs, terrorists and others. Their chests, backs, arms and other places are densely tattooed with animal patterns such as blue dragons, snakes and eagles. It seems to be a common impression that tattooers are cruel and vicious.
In ancient times, many countries and nations used tattoo patterns as totem symbols of worship. Although times have changed, there are still very few indigenous people in the world who have left this ancient custom. So, the guy who tattooed for courage? Or is it for beautiful patterns or just a mysterious organization's pattern marks? The mystery and mentality can't be explained clearly in a few words.
"Tattoo clan" rises quietly.
Nowadays, in some big cities in China, many young people imitate other people's tattoos in pursuit of excitement and fashion. There are dragon, snake, tiger, horse, eagle, bee, rose and other animals and plants tattooed on arms, wrists, back, chest and shoulders, as well as words such as forbearance, love and hate; There are more people who directly stab their names or worship idols. It can be said that the patterns are more and more diverse, the contents are more and more innovative, the colors are more and more colorful, and the styles are more and more strange. It is noteworthy that the number of tattoos is also increasing, from young men to young girls, quietly forming a "tattoo family." Nowadays, the world's impression of tattoos seems to be quietly changing.
It is true that tattooers are brave and have the courage not to be afraid of acupuncture, but they cannot completely erase the shadow of "rudeness" and "malice" in the traditional impression. Relevant data show that more than two-thirds of male tattooers have a criminal history, and more than half of them have embarked on a criminal path because of tattoos.
Tattoos are harmful to health
Tattoos, which originated from ancient human culture, are not only for expressing courage, seeking beauty, worshiping or marking, but also a harmful behavior from the medical point of view. First of all, stabbing and tattooing the human body with a needle tip is undoubtedly a kind of harm to human skin cells and nerve cells, and it is an unhealthy behavior. Secondly, if the tattoo needle is not disinfected properly, it will spread many diseases, and may even spread viruses such as hepatitis B and AIDS. Thirdly, some people with special physique often have skin allergies, pathological reactions or scars after tattooing. As a result, they became ugly instead of pursuing beauty. Finally, it is worth noting that according to research, tattoo pigments specially used for tattoos contain heavy metals such as lead and chromium and other compounds. These colored chemical synthetic substances are potentially harmful to human health and are one of the factors that induce skin cancer.
Tattoo stickers instead of tattoos
/kloc-In the past 0/0 years, tattoo stickers introduced to Hong Kong and Taiwan markets from Europe and America have been favored by some curious young men and women because of their exquisite printing, diverse styles, bright colors, good adhesion and good waterproof. It is reported that tattoo stickers can express the beauty of tattoo painting, without the pain of tattoo acupuncture and the worry of long-term bad stimulation of tattoo pigments. High-quality tattoo stickers can keep the same image for three or four days, easy to clean and eliminate, and can be replaced as decoration at will. Tattoo lovers may wish to change unhealthy tattoos into stickers.