{"product_id":"mediterranean-tattoos","title":"Mediterranean Tattoos","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the rich, global history of Mediterranean tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nModern 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHowever, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis book offers a chronological and geographical journey displaying key artifacts, testimonies, and artwork, exploring the diverse expressions and cultural roles of tattooing over time.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis wealth of information aims to inspire contemporary tattoo artists and deepen understanding of this ancient, global tradition.[AuthorName]Edited by Luisa Gnecchi Ruscone and Guido Guerzoni[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003eLuisa Gnecchi Ruscone\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the leading Italian scholars of tattooing. She has written several publications on this subject and curated numerous exhibitions.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGuido Guerzoni\u003c\/strong\u003e works with art economics, management of cultural institutions, museum studies, and urban regeneration projects.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]260 color and b\/w photos and tattoo flashes[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The History of Tattooing Since Its Earliest Origins[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]260 color and b\/w photos and tattoo flashes[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":68383970033887,"sku":"9780764371004","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0151\/5999\/files\/9780764371004.jpg?v=1793919253","url":"https:\/\/allbridge.shop\/products\/mediterranean-tattoos","provider":"Hadley \u0026 West","version":"1.0","type":"link"}