body painting

Celebrate henna, a traditional plant-based form of temporary tattooing in South Asian, North African, and Middle Eastern cultures.

Photographs and text introduce readers to the art form of henna, discussing the meaning and the basic techniques.

Looks at different types of body art throughout history, including body painting, tattooing, and piercing, discusses why people decorate their bodies, and examines some of the drawbacks to piercings and tattoos. Includes activities.

Presents historical and cultural information on the many ways men and women have altered and adorned their bodies, covering a variety of topics including piercing, tattoos, and reshaping.

Provides step-by-step instructions for more than seventy body art projects, including designs for face painting, airbrush tattoos, henna temporary tattoos, and fingernails; and provides introductory guidance on the equipment and techniques of each art.

Provides information about the art of mehndi, a process by which designs are painted on the skin with henna; discusses materials and application; and includes step-by-step illustrations.

Discusses the spiritual aspects and practical applications of mehndi, the practice of painting designs on the body with henna, as well as some of the designs commonly used.

A guide to creating temporary tattoos that includes skin-care advice and make-up and design information for all skin types and instructions on the basic techniques of stamping, stenciling, and paintbrushing.