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Punk and Neo-Tribal Body Art

Name: Punk and Neo-Tribal Body Art
Author: Daniel Wojcik
ISBN: 9780878057351

by Daniel Wojcik

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Overview

The confrontational shock aesthetics and ritual meanings characteristic of body art practiced by punk rockers and neo-tribalists

Synopsis

The confrontational shock aesthetics and ritual meanings characteristic of body art practiced by punk rockers and neo-tribalists

Booknews

A study illustrating the confrontational, parodic, and anti- commercial aesthetics of punk and neo-tribalism, as well as its relationship with music, art, dance, and "anti-social" behavior. Wojcik's 30-page sympathetic yet scholarly article is followed by 44 color plates of pierced, dyed, tattooed, and studded people in the US and England. Lacks an index and bibliography. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)