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SIGNS AND SYMBOLS IN EGYPTIAN TATTOOS AND AMAZIGH TATTOOS (A COMPARATIVE STUDY)

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Research in the fields of Visual arts (Painting, Murals, Graphics, Animation and Book Art, Sculpture).

Abstract

A comparison of signs and symbols in tattoos in Egypt and Amazigh tattoos in North Africa. The research deals with the sign and symbol as a concept and definition, their use in different civilizations and in folklore, what is the meaning of tattoos and what are the elements used to express the culture of societies and the difference between them through these elements and the meanings they refer to It reflects the tattoo environment and its users. Among those elements: The lion, the fish, the man and the girl, the sparrow, the palm tree, the moon spike, and the snake. And what are the tattoos of men and women and what do they indicate? The researcher also makes a comparison between the shape, mark, and symbol of tattoos and the association of these practices with different social and ideological customs. The research reviews the different forms of tattoo images, as well as the art of painting on the body as an extension of different cultures. The research studies tattoos and their symbols in Egypt and North Africa. The research pours into the circle of signs and symbols that represent the visual identity, with its heritage roots dating back to mythical thought and folk tales.

DOI

10.47436/jaars.2023.332775

Keywords

Egyptian tattoos, Amazigh tattoos, symbols

Authors

First Name

Eman Metwalli Abdul Ati Abdul Moniem

Last Name

AbdulMoniem

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Affiliation

fine arts helwan university graphics, and working now as graphic design associate lecturer at the British university of Bahrain

Email

emanmetwalli@yahoo.com

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القاهرة

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First Name

Eman Metwalli AbdulMoniem

Last Name

Abdul Moniem

MiddleName

Metwalli

Affiliation

Fine Arts Helwan University, working as graphic design assistant professor at the British University of Bahrain

Email

emanmetwalli1979@gmail.com

City

Manama/ Kingdom of Bahrain

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Volume

4

Article Issue

8

Related Issue

44939

Issue Date

2023-12-01

Receive Date

2023-04-11

Publish Date

2023-12-01

Page Start

194

Page End

208

Print ISSN

2535-1508

Online ISSN

2535-2369

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JAARS_Volume 4_Issue 8_Pages 194-208.pdf

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https://jaars.journals.ekb.eg/article_332775.html

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Specialized scientific research papers

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1,740

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Publication Title

Journal of Arts & Architecture Research Studies

Publication Link

https://jaars.journals.ekb.eg/

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SIGNS AND SYMBOLS IN EGYPTIAN TATTOOS AND AMAZIGH TATTOOS (A COMPARATIVE STUDY)

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28 Dec 2024