Tattoo Art & Culture

The word "tattoo" derived from the Tahitian word "tatau", which means "to mark something". Though it may not be known to many, the art of tattooing started over 5,000 years ago. Most people who get tattoos use them to express themselves. Its a way to symbolize and identify yourself with something that will be there forever. However, while most people look at tattoos as just a form of body art, others have more negative views on tattoos. There are certain jobs that wont even allow you to apply if you have visible tattoos. The controversy behind the meaning and purpose of tattoos goes on constantly, with valid points on each side. I chose to do this topic because I'm interested in tattoo art myself, and plan on getting more of them in the future.

- Do you think it's fair for jobs to make no visible tattoos a requirement?

-Why do you think this is a regulation?

- Do you think tattoos should be viewed as a form of art?

Live Love Poetry

Poetry is a form of  literary art that gives people the outlet to express their feelings and soul. To me poetry is a of art that can be shown without having to put it on a canvas, or sculpt it out of clay. The power of words, and feelings you express through your voice can be your strongest weapon. Poetry, over time has formed so many different forms of itself, from haikus to rhyming to not rhyming at all. Yes, there are templates and guidelines to writing poetry,but truly all poetry is free spirited. For many years great poets like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Edgar Allen Poe has used poetry to let the world feel how they feel. I think that poetry is the strongest form of performing arts because its the actions of someone else's feelings becoming your own.

Questions:

What is your take on poetry?

Have you ever read any pieces of poetry that inspired/touched you?

Do you consider poetry to be a form of art?

Mauria

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