body art
noun
: art that uses the human body as a medium
… body art is just what its name implies: an art form in which the artist's body is the medium rather than the more conventional wood, stone, or paint on canvas.—
Robert Atkins, Art Speak, 1990
Robert Atkins, Art Speak, 1990
specifically
: decorative tattoos or piercings
The celebrity mom adds to her collection of body art. Find out about her latest tattoo. —Charlotte Observer (North Carolina), 20 Oct. 2012
Charlotte Observer (North Carolina), 20 Oct. 2012 Dictionary Entries Near body art
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“Body art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20art. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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