Painted People, 9780008402068
Hardcover
Untold history etched in skin, revealing humanity’s hidden artwork.

Painted People

humanity in 21 tattoos

$61.88

  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2023

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Summary

Skin Deep: A Tattooed History of Humanity

Painted People is a beguiling and intimate look at an untold history of humanity.

The earliest tattoos yet identified belonged to Ötzi, the ‘iceman’, whose mummy allows us a brief glimpse into the prehistory of the practice. We know that over the more than five thousand years since he was tattooed, countless cultures have performed this ancient practice, and people in every corner of the world have been tatt…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008402068
ISBN-10:000840206X
Author:Matt Lodder
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:William Collins
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:31 January 2023
Weight:600g
Dimensions:240mm x 159mm x 33mm
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Critics Review

‘Intriguing and thoughtful’ Shahidaha Bari, Literary Review ‘Fascinating’ Stories & Ink

‘Intriguing and thoughtful’ Shahidaha Bari, Literary Review

‘Fascinating’ Stories & Ink

About The Author

Matt Lodder

Dr. Matt Lodder is a leading UK expert on the history of tattooing. A Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory at the University of Essex, his research focuses on the history of Western tattooing from the 17th century to the present day. His expertise extends to the wider history of body modification, including tongue splitting and implants. He is regularly invited to give lectures at venues including the V&A, the Royal Academy, the Museum of London and the National Museum of Scotland. He has written for The Guardian and History Today, and appeared on broadcast media. His latest exhibition ‘British Tattoo Art Revealed’ is currently on tour nationwide.

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