Body Art Practice Practice Test

What method is NOT considered body art?

1. Scarification

2. Tattooing

3. Ear waxing

4. Permanent cosmetics

The correct answer is: Ear waxing

Ear waxing is not considered body art because it primarily serves a hygienic and cosmetic function rather than being a form of artistic expression or body modification. Body art encompasses practices that involve altering the body for aesthetic or cultural reasons, such as tattooing, scarification, and permanent cosmetics, which are all intentional modifications that enhance or decorate the skin in visually expressive ways. Scarification involves creating patterns or designs on the skin by cutting or branding, while tattooing permanently alters the skin with ink designs. Permanent cosmetics, often referred to as tattooing for makeup, involves applying pigments to the skin in a way that mimics makeup. In contrast, ear waxing is a grooming practice focused on the removal of unwanted hair and does not convey artistic representation or personal expression inherent to body art forms.