| Body Art is art on, using or involving the body. | | | | person’s body be partly or fully painted as |
| Throughout history, one of the most popular | | | | part of their costume. Often temporary tattoos |
| artistic mediums has been the body, from body | | | | are used to get the effect the director is looking |
| scarring and piercing to face painting and tattooing. | | | | for. Make-up and other body paints are a big form |
| In history, tribal paints and tattoos were worn by | | | | of body-art in everyday life as well as in |
| tribe members to represent certain ranks and | | | | performance. |
| achievements. In the modern day, these tribes still | | | | Body art is a form of expression all throughout |
| exist. They consist of the various groups and | | | | the world but sometimes you only want the art |
| gangs scattered throughout the world. | | | | on your skin for the night, not forever. |
| In western culture, what is popular is greatly | | | | Temporary tattoos are a great for this. They |
| influenced by those in the public eye, such as | | | | work well to complete a costume look and are |
| celebrities, musicians and film stars. A lot of people | | | | equally popular with everyday outfits. Some |
| get tattoos and/or piercing done to be like those | | | | people have religious or spiritual motivations or |
| they admire. | | | | simply want to express themselves or share their |
| Stage and film performances often require a | | | | beliefs. Body Art is a great way to achieve this. |