DN 1 # TO BE TATTOOED OR NOT TO BE

Mock exam 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Listen to the following video 3 times, take notes and make an account of what you have understood in French.

Simpsons' characters tattoos

Mission 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (Tattoo facts 5, Eryn’s video on the blog)

Listen and find out specific information about:

The C group culture.

The Scythian /ˈsɪðɪən/ (les Scythes) and the symbolism of tattoos.

The Romans and the 3 reasons why they used tattoos.

The Origin of the word tattoo and how the first tattoo was made.

The 5,000 year old man and the possible reason why he was tattooed.

Mission 2: PAIR WORK

Read the article “10 facts you didn’t know about Polynesian tattoos” on the blog, try to understand and fill the gaps of the sentences above, using your own words. Discuss on the best solutions with your partner. Copy your answers on a separate piece of paper. (One paper per group)

10 Facts You Didn't Know About Polynesian Tattoos

Polynesian tattoos are extremely popular today, and for good reason. The art is simply beautiful, and the deep roots in history add a layer of meaning that goes well beyond simply decorating the ...

https://nakoa.com/blogs/nakoa-news/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-polynesian-tattoos

Mock exam 2: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Listen to the following video 3 times and make an account of what you have understood in French.

What tattoos really say about you

Mock exam 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Listen to the following video 3 times and make an account of what you have understood in French.

Tattoo addiction

READING COMPREHENSION

Mock exam: Read the following article and make an account of what you have understood in English.

Is tattooing an art? | Artsper Magazine

At a time when " alternative " artistic practices are multiplying, we are in a constant reevaluation of what can labeled art or not: is graphic novel an art? And what about illustration? No wonder ...

https://blog.artsper.com/en/lifestyle/tattooing-art/

Tattoos can cause long-term complications

A new survey from NYU Langone Medical Center finds a surprising number of people with tattoos experience skin problems that can last for months or even years. Hena Daniels reports.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tattoos-can-cause-long-term-complications/

TRAINING 1: Tattoos can cause long-term complications

TRAINING 4: Skin in the game

READING COMPREHENSION here:

The man who sold his back to an art dealer

Tim Steiner has an elaborate tattoo on his back that was designed by a famous artist and sold to a German art collector. When Steiner dies his skin will be framed - until then he spends his life ...

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38601603

Tā moko | Māori tattoos: history, practice, and meanings

The Western and Eastern Pacific method of tattooing is based on the use of broad toothed combs of varying widths called uhi, dipped in dark pigment, and struck into the skin with small mallets known

https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/ta-moko-maori-tattoos-history

When Does a Tattoo Become Art?

"As a tattoo artist, the role of the craftsman is interlaced with the role of the artist," says Levy. "The artist's hand is going to create things differently every time, because we're not ...

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-tattoo-art

The man who sold his back to an art dealer

Tim Steiner has an elaborate tattoo on his back that was designed by a famous artist and sold to a German art collector. When Steiner dies his skin will be framed - until then he spends his life ...

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38601603

Wim Delvoye is tattooing pigs. Is this cruel?

Last updated: Published: June 14, 2017 Last updated: Introduction It is often said that art is an expression of one's soul and when the medium of art is an animal's back, it is rather fascinating ...

https://publicdelivery.org/wim-delvoye-tattooed-pigs/

Exclusive interview: Andre Gray reveals the story behind his extraordinary tattoo

Andre Gray's new tattoo took nine eight-hour sessions to have inked on to his back, but has been three years in the making. Even the briefest of glances at his back tells you that his tattoo is no ...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/09/15/exclusive-interview-andre-gray-reveals-story-behind-extraordinary/

The Controversy Of Tattoos Only Runs Skin Deep

Why is being individualistic a notion that always has been encouraged but frowned upon when it involves "getting inked?"

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/the-controversy-of-tattoos-only-runs-skin-deep

Kat Von D's New Tattoo Completely Blacks Out Her Arm - Here's Why

Kat Von D getting a tattoo isn't exactly a surprise. She is a tattoo artist, after all. Kat Von D's new tattoo completely blacking out her arm, though? Well, that's another story. Von D, creator of

https://www.bustle.com/p/kat-von-ds-new-tattoo-completely-blacks-out-her-arm-19298378

What Is An Ambigram Tattoo?

The ambigram tattoo is becoming popular but most people don't really know the reason for it. Ambigrams are words or phrases that can be spelled the same forward and backwards and say the same thing

http://tattoodesignshop.com/tattooblog/what-is-an-ambigram-tattoo/

http://tattoodesignshop.com/tattooblog/what-is-an-ambigram-tattoo/

Ink-sulting: why tattoos shouldn't limit your career prospects

Some employers may view face piercings and body art negatively, but more companies are realising the value of self-expression at work

https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2015/aug/10/do-tattoos-piercing-limit-your-career-prospects-self-expression

Most Tattooed Man! Lucky Diamond Rich - Meet The Record Breakers

► Subscribe for more || http://po.st/GWR-Subscribe ► Watch the GWR's Favourites || http://po.st/GWRFavs Meet Lucky Diamond Rich, the world's most tattooed man. Born in New Zealand as Gregory Pa...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXs6PPfeSYU