From Yard To Body: The Evolution Of Lawn Mowing Tattoos In Modern Art

Webassociated in the past with criminals and degenerates, tattoos have become high fashion in the 21 st century. In this collection, leading scholars speculate about the nature and implications of these bodily inscriptions. Webthey are documenting rare tools and designs and uncovering provenance trails of tattooed body parts that were put on public display—often amid great controversy. Webfrom the texture of bark on a tree to the play of light on water, these details elevate the tattoo from mere art to a living, breathing masterpiece. The realism achieved in landscaping tattoos adds a touch of magic to the wearer’s skin.

Weblynn and colleagues compared overall tattoo experience in american samoans, a culture in which body ink plays an integral role, to markers of immune system response. Immune response was assessed by measuring the amount of two substances.