Alternative Forms of Art (Body Modifications)
Unlike the forms of art that I've mentioned before, this page is dedicated to forms of art that use unusual kinds of media. The ones that I'll mention aren't composed on paper, stone, or computers-- these mediums are used on human bodies.
People have been modifying their bodies forever. Whether that be with ways of beautifying themselves, like by applying makeup, or whether that be by altering the body in drastic ways, like through piercings or tattoos. Some people accept body modification as an art form, but nonetheless, people have always found ways to express themselves by altering their natural bodies. Pictured at the left are two Burmese women. Burma is one of a few nations that has women who are part of the neck-stretching culture with the goal of beautifying themselves. Worldwide, the practice of tattooing and piercing has become increasingly popular and gaining acceptance in mainstream culture. A good thing to always remember is that if you go through with any body modifications, make sure that you will not regret them since you will always carry at least traces of them for the rest of your life.
People have been modifying their bodies forever. Whether that be with ways of beautifying themselves, like by applying makeup, or whether that be by altering the body in drastic ways, like through piercings or tattoos. Some people accept body modification as an art form, but nonetheless, people have always found ways to express themselves by altering their natural bodies. Pictured at the left are two Burmese women. Burma is one of a few nations that has women who are part of the neck-stretching culture with the goal of beautifying themselves. Worldwide, the practice of tattooing and piercing has become increasingly popular and gaining acceptance in mainstream culture. A good thing to always remember is that if you go through with any body modifications, make sure that you will not regret them since you will always carry at least traces of them for the rest of your life.