Mediterranean Tattoos
The History of Tattooing Since Its Earliest Origins
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Product details:
- Publisher Schiffer
- Date of Publication 28 April 2026
- ISBN 9780764371004
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages176 pages
- Size 254x177x20 mm
- Weight 739 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 260 color and b/w photos and tattoo flashes 700
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Short description:
Discover the rich, global history of Mediterranean tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists.
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Discover the rich, global history of Mediterranean tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists.
Modern tattooing gained widespread attention in the 18th century, when a British naval officer, Capt. James Cook, returned from Polynesia with “Prince Omai,” the first fully tattooed man seen by the English court. His appearance sparked both fascination and intrigue.
However, tattooing in Europe predates Cook’s voyages by millennia. Evidence from the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras reveals that tattooing has served various purposes, meanings, and visual styles throughout history.
This book offers a chronological and geographical journey displaying key artifacts, testimonies, and artwork, exploring the diverse expressions and cultural roles of tattooing over time.
It spans the broader and historical Mediterranean, including ancient Egypt, Italy, Greece, Israel, France, and the Balkans, as well as other regions with notable finds such as Peru, Siberia, and the Tarim Basin in northwestern China.
This wealth of information aims to inspire contemporary tattoo artists and deepen understanding of this ancient, global tradition.
