Lodder, Matt
Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300269390
- author:
- Lodder, Matt
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 25.3 x 19.8 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The true history of tattoo as both art and profession in the West is often misunderstood. For centuries, tattoo culture has been misrepresented as the domain of outcasts and outsiders. However, the reality is that tattooing has been a professionalized art practice in the West, with a rich history that spans centuries. This book offers a new perspective on the history of commercial tattooing in Europe and the United States, drawing on extensive new research and unprecedented access to private archives of photographs, art, and ephemera. The author sheds light on the many artists and professionals who shaped tattoo history, from early figures like Martin Hildebrandt to contemporary industry stars like Ed Hardy and the Leu family. Richly illustrated with rarely published images, the book provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the art and profession of tattooing.
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