A model wears body art by Wolfe Brian of U.S. during 2008 World Body Painting Festival Asia at World Cup Stadium on August 29, 2008 in Daegu, South Korea. The "World Body painting Festival" is the largest Art event in the body painting theme and spreads the art form to thousands of interested visitors each year. Now the Festival is expanding with a vibrant and dedicated team in South Korea to host a second event. (Getty Images)more pics »
Body painting, or sometimes bodypainting, is a form of body art, considered by some as the most ancient form of art. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours, or at most (in the case of Mehndi or "henna tattoo") a couple of weeks. Body painting that is limited to the face is known as face painting.
