1. Ryzhova Alevtina Sukhanova Victoria

2. The New Webster’s dictionary of the English language gives such a definition of a tattoo: “A tattoo is the act or practice of marking the skin with indelible patterns, pictures, or legends by making punctures in it and inserting pigments”.

3. Not long ago we realized that among our classmates and acquaintances there appeared some teens who marked their bodies with tattoos. So we decided to learn more about tattoos and to examine all pros and cons of this problem.

4. We decided to collect and to systematize information about: the origin and history of tattoos the types the reasons of making tattoos the meanings of tattoos the popularity of tattooing among the young people

5. A brief history of tattoos The history of tattoo began over 5000 years ago. In 1991, a five-thousand- year-old tattooed man was discovered on a mountain between Austria and Italy. His skin bears 57 tattoos.

7. Tattoos were widely spread in: Egypt Rome Polynesia Indonesia India

8. Nepal, East India New Zealand

9. Tattoos were widely spread in: Japan Africa USA Russia Japan Africa

10. In 1891, Samuel O'Reilly patented the first electric tattooing machine.

12. Types of tattoos Abstraction Tattoos

14. Types of tattoos Stylized Tattoos

16. Types of tattoos Naturalistic Tattoos

17. Types of tattoos Combination Tattoos

19. Types of tattoos Pledge (Dedication) Tattoos

21. Celebrities and Tattooing Angelina JolieJustin Timberlake

22. Timati Chester Bennigton Pink

23. The reasons of making tattoos: to be free in expressing individuality to change life to attract attention of friends to shock people to identify with subculture

24. To make or not to make tattoos I’m afraid of pain I’m afraid to be infected I’m afraid to be infected My parents don’t allow me to do it My parents don’t allow me to do it I can’t choose the suitable picture I can’t choose the suitable picture I’m afraid the tattoo can change my life I’m afraid the tattoo can change my life I have no time I have no time I don’t know what tattoo parlours have professional tattoo artists I don’t know what tattoo parlours have professional tattoo artists

25. The meanings of the most popular tattoos - protection, guardian, keeper of dreamsAngel - protection, guardian, keeper of dreams

26. The meanings of the most popular tattoos - spiritual immortality, temporary element of life.Butterfly - spiritual immortality, temporary element of life.

27. The meanings of the most popular tattoos - strength, powerDragon - strength, power

28. The meanings of the most popular tattoos - the soul searching for light.Lizard - the soul searching for light.

29. The meanings of the most popular tattoos - might, spiritual growth.Eagle - might, spiritual growth.

30. The meanings of the most popular tattoos - temptation, knowledge and wisdom.Snake - temptation, knowledge and wisdom.

31. - harmony and totality.Yin Yang - harmony and totality. The meanings of the most popular tattoos

32. The Pros and Cons of Tattoos A.T he Advantages of Tattoos: an expression of your individuality a sign of rebellion a sign of love a sense of belonging a help in identifying a person

33. The Pros and Cons of Tattoos B.The Disadvantages of Tattoos: the cost the pain the permanency fading the change of fashion and times the change of body shape infections a negative brand

34. What does the Bible state about marking or “tattooing” our body? “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD!” The Bible

35. If God wanted you to have “Love” written on your arm, or a butterfly on your chest, he would have created you that way.

36. Recommendations  Try talking to customers who have visited the tattoo parlour previously to find out if they are satisfied with their tattoos, and whether they recommend this artist.  Try a temporary one  Take a hard look at all the designs and imagine carrying it for the rest of your life.

37. Conclusion It is difficult to define what prevails in having a tattoo - positive or negative sides. And in our work we came to a conclusion that it’s up to a person himself to decide to make a tattoo or not.

38. We understand that the desire to have a tattoo is a matter of time. With age our interests will change, we’ll be occupied with other affairs and our youth fads will stay only in our memory! Conclusion