In this video, Doctor Matt Lodder explains how his interest in tattoos, body modification and the representation of the body came about. Matt is currently working on a history of tattooing in Britain and how the perceptions of tattoos have changed over time. He also explains how art history students should challenge themselves and ‘make themselves uncomfortable’ in order to uncover and learn more.
There’s also a cheeky shot of The Art Issue of Things&Ink at the end of the video…
To find out more about art history at Essex go to: essex.ac.uk/arthistory
Matt Lodder on his research and studying art history at Essex from University of Essex on Vimeo.