Anthropologist and filmmaker Udi Mandel Butler and Alan Mandel explore the art of Henna in Birmingham. From techniques of application to how it is used to decorate the body and bring people together in celebration at festive occasions among Asi

Body Arts: Travelling Ink

Aug 15th, 2011 25m 26s

Through conversations with leading tattooists from around the world, this film explores the artistry, philosophy, meaning and history of tattooing at the site of the 2010 London Tattoo Convention. The film conveys the importance of travelling a

Body Arts: Kakau and Batok Talk: Tattoos from Hawaii and the Philippines

Aug 15th, 2011 20m 29s

At the conclusion of her fieldwork in the mountains of northern Luzon in the Philippines, anthropologist Analyn Salvador-Amore filmed an encounter with Hawaiian tattoo practitioner Keone Nunes and a Butbut tattoo practitioner Whang-ud. The conv

Body Arts: Bodies Beautiful

Aug 15th, 2011 6m 44s

Four women from Oxford take a course in film-making with local film-maker Sharon Woodward from Oxford Film and Video Makers. They explore the changing cultural meaning of body decoration in British society.

Body Arts: What is Body Art?

Aug 15th, 2011 6m

Sixth-form artists from Cheney School search out the decorated and opinionated residents of Oxford to get their views on Body Art.

Body Arts: Tatau and Ta Moko

Aug 15th, 2011 18m 28s

Maori artist George Nuku and Samoan artist Rosanna Raymond talk about the significance of traditional Polynesian tattoo designs and some of the stories behind them.

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