All over the world, people adorn their body, treating it as a blank canvas on which to create art. The form of decoration can be dictated by ancient tradition or by a desire to conform to the prevailing standards of beauty. Students will take a trip around the world to learn about body painting, tattooing, piercing, and body shaping. Engaging photographs enhance the informative text. A concluding paragraph reinforces the advantages of temporary over permanent types of body art.

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