the Traditional Arts of the Altered Body

2010 TAAB USA Conference: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA

The Traditional Arts of the Altered Body

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See: TAAB Vision Statement
TAAB USA Director is Catherine Cartwright-Jones: reverndbunny@earthlink.net
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The Traditional Arts of the Altered Body: Lectures at Kent State University

Monday, March 29 through Thursday, April 1, 2010, 10 am to 6 pm
Room 306 Kent State University Student Center
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Admission fee:

Students with ID: free
Others: $25 per day

The Traditional Arts of the Altered Body: Body Art Evenings at Empire

135 E. Main St, Kent, Ohio, 44240: 7 pm to 9 pm
body art gallery show
body art demonstrations: henna, harquus and more
henna and body art supplies for you to learn with
fun!

Lecture and Event Schedule for
The Traditional Arts of the Altered Body USA

Lecture and Event Descriptions

	Body and Place Keynote address: an approach to the body through cultural geography and social theory Catherine Cartwright-Jones Monday, March 29, 1 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	The Scientific Method for Artists A scientific approach to answering questions and solving problems is helpful in any field, even art! Each step of the scientific method is discussed and translated for those with artistic sensibilities. Specific examples will be presented along with how to apply this process to different artistic endeavors. Jen Schafer Monday, March 29, 2:30 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	The Night of the Henna This lecture examines the historical, sociological and economic aspects of the night of the henna, and the importance of marking the bride. It also investigates its importance in cultural continuity and migration, and the reinvention of the homeland. Catherine Cartwright-Jones Monday, March 29, 4 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Henna 101: Learn to henna and get hennaed! Materials and assistance provided free Monday, March 29, 7 pm - 9 pm, Empire, 135 E Main St. Kent, Ohio
	American Culture and the Human Body: This presentation includes information from articles Mr. Hovancsek published about body image, the media, plastic surgery trends, and eating disorders. Tucked into the presentation are historical trends in body image, unhealthy patterns in modern society, and findings about how the brain responds to the human body. This information is used to show the difference between biological and social factors in shaping body aesthetics. The goal of the presentation is to look at healthy and unhealthy ways that Americans modify, groom, and present/conceal their bodies according to messages in their culture. Mike Hovancsek, MED Tuesday, March 30, 10 am, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	The Beauty and Glamour of Face and Body Painting in Advertising Deborah Brommer Tuesday, March 30, 1 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Difference and Sameness in Henna and Tattoo Wendy Rover Tuesday, March 30, 2:30 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	A Nose Piercing in Poona: Personal essay on a traditional nose piercing in India Slideshow of nose piercing Elizabeth Howard, PhD Tuesday, March 30, 4 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Learn Body Painting techniques: hands on! Materials and assistance provided free Deborah Brommer Tuesday, March 30, 7 pm - 9 pm, Empire, 135 E Main St. Kent, Ohio
	Henna in Safavid Persia This slideshow and research paper examines the historical evidence of patterns, traditions and techniques of henna in Persian from 1000 CE to 1900 CE. Catherine Cartwright-Jones Wednesday, March 31, 10 am, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	And the Word Becomes Flesh A personal essay on acquiring a tattoo in the 80's Slideshow of women's tattooing Elizabeth Howard, PhD Wednesday, March 31, 1 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	North African Women’s Tattoo Traditions A slideshow and research paper on the traditions, and techniques of women's tattooing in Morocco and Algeria, and the conflict with colonialism, tourism and modernity Catherine Cartwright-Jones Wednesday, March 31, 2:30 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Henna and Horses: History and How-to Wendy Rover Wednesday, March 31, 4 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Learn temporary tattoo and bindi techniques: hands-on! Materials and assistance provided free Wendy Rover and Catherine Cartwright-Jones Empire, 135 E Main St. Kent, Ohio Wednesday, March 31, 7 pm - 9 pm, Empire, 135 E Main St. Kent, Ohio
	Averting Lilith and the “Evil Eye” through Body Art, and its effect on population geography Catherine Cartwright-Jones Thursday, April 1, 10 am, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Marketing and Presenting Body Art Programs for Schools and Libraries: Doing workshops for these institutions is a great way to keep your work calendar full as well as an easy way to find new prospective clients. Learn how to market yourself to schools and libraries, how to plan programs that will appeal to them, and how to navigate the red tape. Jen Schafer Thursday, April 1, 1 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Dramatic Applications of Body Paint in Film and Theater Deborah Brommer Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center Thursday, April 1, 2:30 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Innovation in Body Art; Expanding the context of ephemeral body art Wendy Rover Thursday, April 1, 4 pm, Rm 306 Kent State University Student CenterRm 306 Kent State University Student Center
	Zombie Night: learn zombie makeup: hands on! Stephanie Giammarco Thursday, April 1, 7 pm - 9 pm, Empire, 135 E Main St. Kent, Ohio Live Music by “Good Things” Zombie Crawl!

Lecture and Event Schedule

	Monday March 29	Tuesday March 30	Wednesday, March 31	Thursday April 1
10 am KSC 306	Introduction and meet-up	American Culture and the Human Body	Henna in Safavid Persia: Historical Evidence of Patterns, Traditions and Techniques	Averting Lilith and the “Evil Eye” through Body Art, and its effect on population geography
Lunch	.	.	.	.
1 pm KSC 306	Body and Place	The Beauty and Glamour of Face and Body Painting in Advertising	And the Word Becomes Flesh	Marketing and Presenting Body Art Programs for Schools and Libraries
2:30 pm KSC 306	The Scientific Method for Artists	Difference and Sameness in Henna and Tattoo	North African Women’s Tattoo Traditions	Dramatic Applications of Body Paint in Film and Theater
4 pm KSC 306	The Night of the Henna: Historical, Sociological and Economic Aspects of Cultural Continuity and Migration	Nose-piercing in Poona	Henna and Horses: History and How-to	Innovation in Body Art; Expanding the context of ephemeral body art
Dinner	.	.	.	.
7 pm - 9:00 Empire135 E Main St.	Henna 101: Learn to henna and get hennaed! Be stained and stunning!	Learn Body Painting techniques: hands on! Be colorful and creative!	Learn temporary tattoo and bindi techniques: hands-on! Be dangerous and dazzling!	Zombie Night: learn zombie makeup: hands on! Live Music by “Good Things” Zombie Crawl!