Essays about: "Tattoo"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the word Tattoo.

  1. 1. Drop Dead Gorg(on)eous : A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of the Contemporary Medusa Tattoo

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Konstvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emma Edling; [2024]
    Keywords : Art history; Medusa; Medusa tattoo; tattoos; TikTok; multimodality; écriture féminine; postfeminism; Konstvetenskap; Medusa; Medusatatuering; tatueringar; TikTok; multimodalitet; écriture féminine; postfeminism;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the phenomenon of the contemporary ‘Medusa tattoo’ that gained traction on the social media platform TikTok in 2019 as a symbol of sexual assault survival, and which has since come to function as an instrument for digital feminist activism. The study aspires to provide a new, previously unexplored link to the long chain of academic research on the figure of Medusa by looking at the emergence, function, and potential of the Medusa tattoo. READ MORE

  3. 2. Experiences with restrictions: The impact of REACH regulations on tattoo artists

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Ludvig Bertilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Tattoos; REACH; European Union; Phenomenology; European Studies; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : On January 4th, 2022, new restrictions under the Europe-wide REACH protocol on chemicals hit the tattooing industry when the content of inks came under regulation. This essay seeks to find out how this directly has impacted tattoo artists and their ability to work. READ MORE

  4. 3. Chemical analysis of hazardous substances in permanent tattoo inks available on the market

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Anna Bevin; An Na Lay; Daniel Ullmark; Jessika Hagman; [2020]
    Keywords : Tattoo inks; tattoos; metals; pigments; skin; matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry; inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; mass spectrometry; allergens; dyes;

    Abstract : As permanent tattoos are becoming more popular and common, an increased number of allergic reactions to tattoos is reported. The purpose of this project was to analyze tattoo inks for hazardous substances, and whether they comply to current Swedish and European legislative requirements. READ MORE

  5. 4. AUTOMATED INK : CNC Tattooing Robot

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Yaman Thif; Olle Rendlert; [2020]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Tattoos; CNC; Stepper motors; H-Bot; 3D printer; Mekatronik; Tatueringar; CNC; Stegmotorer; H-Bot; 3D skrivare;

    Abstract : The art of tattooing has been around for centuries in human history and tattoos are still very popular in today’s society. Tattoos serve as a way to, for example, express people’s personalities, religious beliefs, or culture, and its growing popularity may lead to the need for more technological and automated alternatives. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Korean Tattoo Culture : An Historical Overview on the Development and Shift of Perception on Tattoos in Korean Society

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanska

    Author : Friederike Glietsch; [2020]
    Keywords : Tattoo; Tattoo history; Tattoo punishment; Korean Society; Koryŏ; Chosŏn; Korea; Tatuering; Tatueringens historia; Tatuering straff; Koreas samhälle; Koryŏ; Chosŏn; Korea;

    Abstract : This study aims to analyze the development and shifts in perception of the tattoo practice. For centuries, the negative image of tattoos has been manifested in Korean society and has only shown visible changes in the past two decades. In recent years, the topic of tattoos in South Korea has become notably more popular and broadly discussed. READ MORE