投稿類別：英文寫作類
篇名：
Do Tattoos mean gangsters or art?
作者：
蔡資敏。私立中山工商。綜二 2 班
簡愉方。私立中山工商。綜二 2 班
狄育苗。私立中山工商。綜二 2 班
指導老師：
張簡隆輝老師
Catalogue
I.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................3
II.
Literature Review ..........................................................................................................3
1. Original .................................................................................................................3
2. Stories ...................................................................................................................4
A. Meaning behind Tribal Tattoos......................................................................4
B. Meaning behind Celebrities Tattoos ...............................................................5
C. Meaning behind Patterns ...............................................................................5
3. Disease ..................................................................................................................6
III.
Questionnaire ....................................................................................................6
IV.
Research Body...................................................................................................7
V.
Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 10
VI.
References ....................................................................................................... 10
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I.
Introduction
The displays of art range from objects to human bodies, such as sculptures, drawings
and architecture.
On the other hand, in terms of human bodies, they are costumes, cosmetics, dancing
and so forth. Among them, tattoo is the most special one. When walking on the streets,
we often see people with some tattoos on their body. Upon seeing those people, some
may feel admirable, others be curious and still others unacceptable. Why do people think
so differently about tattoos? Opinions vary among people and of course tattoo is no
exception.
Tattoos carry unique significance, according to the patterns. However, for those not
understanding that tattoos are a kind of art, tattoos are often considered a sign of
gangsters.
II. Literature review
1. Original
A totem is here extension of the art. Totems are peoples admiration of animal or
come from religious beliefs natural phenomena that become are symbolic patterns.
However, letting patterns be inscribed on the skin surface is called a tattoo. At first, we
just apply pigment on the skin. Afterwards, consideration of eternity is taken into, which
leads to skills of cutting. Finally, tattoos original from the consideration of aesthetics and
3-dimension.
History of tattoos in ancient china is recorded. Criminals had tattoos on their face at
Qin Dynasty. The meaning of tattoos was distorted by history and society. Tattoos date
back to Xia Dynasty. At that time Han people discriminated against the barbarians on
frontier who had the custom of tattoos. Therefore, tattoos then were considered a low
level act.
Western “tattoo” originated in Polynesia “tattau”. It means “painting marks”. At first,
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stimulus was implanted in skin which then caused swollen and permanent scars. The
modern tattoos are colorful and beautiful decoration which was developed by Mori in
New Zealand and Japanese. In western countries this is an controversial and it shows
stark cultural differences. In Religious states a tattoo is regarded as vulgarity. Countries
even impose a ban on tattoos yet. In filling with free thoughts, people think tattoo a
fashion. However people look at tattoos, they are widely used to mark the tag house.
Meanwhile, in the field of cosmetics, tattoos are used to delete bad birth marks.
2. Stories
2.1 Meaning behind Tribal Tattoos
1.
Atays’s facial tattoo is a symbol of life.
Man muse have good performances on the battle field or hunting in order to
have a tattoo. Women must be beautiful and talented in wearing to be qualified for
a tattoo, or women represent chastity and loyalty after marriage.
2.
Hawaiian Tribal Tattoos
Like the other tribal tattoos, tattoos in Hawaii have a
hidden meaning and are believed to have magical power.
They are applied during a ritual ceremony. Both men and
women are tattooed with motifs like triangles, squares,
crescents and animals like sharks and lizards.
3.
Native American Tattoos
There were used for identification, to give praise and
to give magical powers or protection.
4.
Haida Tattoos
The people of the haida tribe decorate their objects with
crests (totems) and use tattoos to represent the family crest and
social status.
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2.2 Meaning behind Celebrities’ Tattoos
1.
The King of celebrity tattoos is Robbie Williams
He’s a real fan of tattoo art and depending on how you count he has got 14
tattoos, including a Celtic cross, a lion, a Maori tribal, a Christian cross, two
swallows, the eye of Horus, a piece of Beatles music and 7 words tattoos,
2.
Johnny Depp’s tattoo expresses his quirky personality and a sense of humor.
2.3 Meaning behind Patterns
1.
The cross is a very old symbol and appears in many
religions around the world. A cross is a good symbol
to express one’s spirituality or religion and it lends
itself well to a tribal adaptation.
2.
The rose and flowers in general are popular tattoo
designs. Roses can mean a lot of different things; it
symbolize love, respect, spiritual growth (just like
the louts flowers), Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.
3.
The phoenix is a mythological bird that has a very
long life and arises from his ashes to be reborn. The
phoenix can be found often in Far Eastern tattoo art
and is a symbol of rebirth and transformation.
4.
The tiger is very powerful symbol and appears often in Asian tattoo genres. It
is a symbol for power, beauty and cruelty. The tribal bear tattoo (sometimes
depicting a whole bear, but often just a paw print) is reminiscent of some
Native American tattoos. It gives the impression of an animal totem or
protective animal spirit.
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3. Disease
Those who suffer from serious diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy,
skin disease, and period are not suitable for a tattoo. In addition,
tattoos intended to cover scars must be done against after the wounds
heal.
Tattoo equipment must meet the sanitary standards. Gloves and needles can only be
used once. If a tattoo machines is used, its handle has to be disinfected. (Some consider
getting a tattoo a small-scale operation).
The way of taking care of your brand new tattoos include: First, remove the gauze,
using some worm water to gently wash the wounds. Second, ointment and tissue fluid
must be washed away, and do not wipe the wounds. Third, alcohol and jodtinktur cannot
be used to apply to the wounds. (Alcohol would stimulate the wounds, and jodtinktur
would ruin the tattoo colors.)
After days of finishing getting a tattoo, the wounds would be itchy scab, and the skin
would shed due to the healing of wounds, which is regarded as a norm. Wounds cannot
be scratched for fear of getting infection and color fading. Loose clothes are suggested in
order that the tattoos would be squeezed. If having rankle, fester, fever, or problem
healing up the wounds, one should turn to the tattoo masters and go see a doctor
immediately.
III. Questionnaire
1. Sex
A. Male
B. Female
2. Age
A. 15~30
B. 31~55
C. 55↑
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3. Job
A. Student
B. Office worker
C. Public servant
D. Labor
E. Other
4. What is tattoo for?
A. Special meaning
B. Good-looking
C. Vogue
D. Sense of art
E. Other
5. Do you have friend with tattoo?
A. Yes
B. No
6. If you meet a friend with tattoo at first
time do you think he or she is gangster?
A. Yes
B. No
7. Do you think that the modern society 8. What do you think tattoo will affect?
accept tattoo?
A. Job
A. Yes
B. Family
B. No
C. First impression
9. Where do you know the tattoo?
A. Magazine
B. Media
C. Friends
IV. Research Body
1. If you meet a friend with tattoo at first time do you think he or she is
gangster?
100
90
80
70
60
50
15~30
40
31~55
30
55↑
20
10
0
Yes
No
From the first chart, the middle – aged people don’t think having tattoos to
be a gangster sign; however, most senior citizens do.
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2. What is tattoo for?
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
15~30
31~55
55↑
Special
meaning
Catch
people's
eyes
Vouge
We can see from the chart masses of teenagers that having a tattoo can
catch people’s eyes.
3. Do you think that the modern society accept tattoo?
90
80
70
60
50
15~30
40
31~55
30
55↑
20
10
0
Yes
No
The third chart shows that tattoos are more acceptable to teenagers than
the middle – aged and elderly.
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4. What do you think tattoo will effect?
80
70
60
50
40
Male
30
Female
20
10
0
Job
Family
First
impression
The fourth chart indicates that male hold that tattoos have an effect on
their jobs and the first impression, while female on family.
5. Where do you know the tattoo?
70
60
50
40
30
15~30
31~55
20
55↑
10
0
Magazine
Media
Friends
As the fifth chart suggests, the majority of teenagers obtain information of
tattoos from their friends, on the other hand, the middle – aged and elderly from
magazines and the media.
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V.
Conclusion
Results from this research show that meaning in tattoos vary from age to age.
Moreover, details regarding the findings were divided into three parts to further illustrate.
First, due to peer influence, teenagers get tattoos to show their recognition, and
furthermore to have a sense of maturation.
Second, tattoos on adult’s bodies are found
to bear some special meanings because they have got through the ups and downs of life.
Finally as for the elderly, tattoos give them a feeling of being young, which makes them
forget about their aging.
VI. References
Book
Edith（2011）. KALINGA Tattoo Art. TATTOO EXTREME, 45,10-17
Website
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/jw!i04HfWmeGRkzdidvpxqkBg--/article?mid=90
http://celebritytattoos-me.blogspot.com/2010/08/robbie-williams-king-of-celebrit
y.html
http://tattopopular.blogspot.com/2010/07/tribal-tattoo-designs.html
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