body art
"Body art" encompasses various practices where the human body is used as a medium for artistic expression, including tattoos, piercings, and performance art.
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Definition
B2Visual Arts
(general)Artistic decoration applied to the human body, such as tattoos, piercings, and body painting.
Example
- She has a passion for body art and has several tattoos and piercings.
C1Performance Art
(artistic)A type of art where the artist uses their own body to convey themes or messages, often through physical alterations or extreme actions.
Example
- The performance involved body art that explored the boundaries of physical endurance.
B2Cultural Practices
(cultural)The alteration or adornment of the body for aesthetic, ritualistic, or symbolic purposes.
Example
- In many cultures, body art is an important part of coming-of-age ceremonies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "body art":
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