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Insect Tattoos on Humans: A “Dermagraphic” Study

Author(s) -

G. A. Pearson

Publication year - 1996

Publication title -

american entomologist

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.364

H-Index - 41

eISSN - 2155-9902

pISSN - 1046-2821

DOI - 10.1093/ae/42.2.99

Subject(s) - aposematism , symbol (formal) , the renaissance , attractiveness , representation (politics) , phenomenon , art , aesthetics , psychology , visual arts , art history , computer science , philosophy , law , epistemology , paleontology , politics , political science , predation , biology , predator , programming language

In recent years, the tattoo has undergone a renaissance in America. Musicians, movie stars, and athletes all adorn themselves with artwork, and their fans follow suit. Self-modification, though, is hardly a new phenomenon. Tattooing has been practiced for at least 6,000 years, possibly longer (Brain 1984). What do tattoos reveal of the owner's personal imagery and values? Is a tatoo the human equivalent of aposematic coloring? Perhaps a signal saying: “Beware! I might be dangerous,” or a symbol proclaiming “Warning! I'm deviant.” In a culture that values physical attractiveness so highly, why would someone choose to be aberrant? What pictures would you choose as a representation of yourself?

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