The article states:

A group of experts gather to decide the winner of Ink Master. It's a TV program that stars today's most gifted tattoo artists. These artists compete. They create one-of-a-kind tattoo designs.... Tattooing is wildly popular today. But its history might surprise you.

The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.

criticize the change of an art form into a television program
show how the art of tattooing has become more common
teach the reader about the different kinds of tattoo designs
tell how television shows teach people how to be artists

show how the art of tattooing has become more common