In the past, tattooing was a form of art which expressed a lot of things for different tribes of people. More often than not, ancient tattoos have been used by warriors and it usually signified a high degree in society. So the more tattoos a person have the more distinguished of a warrior he is. Sometimes, tribal tattoos which people have among women signify their status in the society. It can either help tell that the women is already married or still is single or have just entered into right of adulthood.
The Evolution of Tribal Tattoos
Knowing Your Cross Tattoo Options
If there is one popular unisex design when it comes to tattoos, it would probably be the cross tattoo. It has so many symbolisms for most people and it can be flexibly woven with other designs. Most people have different interpretations of a cross tattoo. Some who choose it make it as a symbol of timeless commemoration for somebody who has made a significant impact in their lives and yet this person has already passed away. However, some people use it to add impact to their chosen design. You will find designs of snakes or even dragons wrapping themselves around cross tattoos. For some, it means something deep while for others, it simply for the sake of aesthetics.
The Man Who Wrote 200,000 Books (Sort of)
Writing one book is hard enough, but can you imagine anyone finishing 200,000 titles? Philip M. Parker, a professor at the Insead Business School in France, has more that 200,000 titles credited to his name and his publishing company, making him the most published author ever.
Pax Romana - Religion, Time Travel, and Plenty of Reading
Most comic books come across as pictures with words. What’s happening in the art itself is usually the most important part as you can tell what’s happening or is going to happen along with the mood of those on the page. But every once in a great while, a comic book comes along that breaks that barrier and reminds us that there is more to it then just a well received image. Jonathan Hickman’s four part mini-series, “Pax Romana” released through Image Comics is an excellent example of this kind of style as it’s chock full of words with a very unique blend of art as its background.
The Basics of Deciding on Your Tattoo Design
Whether you’ve decided to get your first tattoo or you’re going to add another one to your growing collection, you still need to spend plenty of time determining what you want to place on your body and where. While tattoos aren’t necessarily forever anymore, it’s not worth all the trouble you’ll face having it removed. It just takes a little bit of planning on your end to make sure that you’re getting exactly what you’re looking for out of your tattoo design and placement.
80th Annual Oscar Awards: Dull and Duller
For filmmakers, winning an Oscar is the pinnacle of success at their craft. For 80 years now, the annual awards ceremony has been held in Los Angeles, and since the dawn of the TV era, the Oscars have mostly received excellent ratings.
Hollywood Writers Returning to Work
The Writers Guild of America has suspended its strike, pending a new deal reached with television and film studios over distribution of content online. The writers will now receive 2% of the gross revenue earned by the studios from online advertising. Union leaders suspended picketing earlier today, and will vote on whether to formally end the strike Tuesday February 12th.
Actors Stay Away From Golden Globes
The Hollywood writers strike continues to have implications in Tinseltown and beyond. Besides filling broadcast television with dozens of reruns, the strike is also turning into a political struggle, pitting writers and other creative types against many of the biggest “power players” in the industry.
The World’s First Cell Phone Film Festival
With more and more mobile phones now including digital cameras and video recording capability, I suppose it was only a matter of time until people began making films using nothing more than their phone. The port city of Yokohama Japan recently played host to the first ever cell phone camera film festival.
Hollywood Writers Prepare to Strike
The Writers Guild of America could go on strike as soon as the first of November, according to a recent article in the New York Times. The union, which represents television writers, recently voted to authorize union leaders to strike if their proposals are not taken seriously by studios and networks.
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