Body Art

Tattoos have been used in the past to designate slaves, give protection, and as punishment. Today, tattoos and other body art are a form of self-expression! Those who create body art often have a special set of skills akin to a sculptor or painter, but their work isn't accepted by everyone as art. Through critical thinking questions, readers are asked to consider this question and decide whether body art is a legitimate art form. A colorful layout enhanced by many photographs introduces readers to the many kinds of body art to aid in their consideration of the topic.