Ukiy0-e and Tattoos
Japanese tattoos are loved around the world, but reviled in Japan. WHY!? How did that happen? In this week's episode, TK explores the history of Japanese tattoos and their connection with resistance, identity, and Ukiyo-e art. In this episode, we cover 🌟 The history of Japanese tattoos 🌟 How Utagawa Kuniyoshi started a tattoo renaissance 🌟 The artistic middle finger Ukiyo-e artists gave to the Shogunate 🌟 The rise and fall of tattoos in Japan and worldwide I'm so glad you found my little corner of YouTube, and if you like world history, Women’s History, and weird history, then I hope you stick around! History bestie applications are always open!!
📚 Resources📚
Articles
Japanese Tattoo Art - History, Ukiyo-e Influence and Cultural Background
Irezumi: Tracing The History of Tattoos in Japanese Ukiyo-e
How Japanese Prints Inspired Tattoos
Academic
Portraits on the Human Body: Japanese Adaptations of Oscar Wilde by Junichiro Tanizaki
Books
Taboo: Ukiyo-e and the Japanese Tattoo
Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-e Motifs in the Japanese Tattoo
