The Meaning of Tattoos: The Language of Tattoo Design and Symbolism Around the World. (Tattoo Art Collection) - Softcover

Quinete, Ziggy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6598266912 ISBN 13: 9786598266912

Verlag: Gargoyle Collective, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

🌍 Delve into the intricate tapestry of tattoo art across cultures with "The Meaning of Tattoos: The Language of Tattoo Design and Symbolism Around the World". This 196-page comprehensive guide unveils the rich diversity and profound significance of tattoos, serving as an essential read for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

]Why Dive Into This Book?

📜 A Global Perspective: Journey through continents and cultures, exploring the unique languages of tattoo design from Irezumi to Native American Tattoos. Understand how tattoos tell stories, mark achievements, and signify identities worldwide.

🔍 Deep Symbolic Insights: Each chapter deciphers the symbols and motifs found in tattoo art, revealing their meanings and the stories they tell. From the sacred to the profane, learn how a tattoo can hold a universe of meaning in a single design.
🎨 Stunning Visuals and Artistic Flair: Enjoy a richly illustrated showcase featuring tattoo designs that span the globe. High-quality images bring the art to life, offering both inspiration and education on every page.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Symbology: Gain insights and inspiration into the personal and communal significance of tattoos in various cultures.

What's Inside?

• An extensive exploration of tattoo symbolism, covering iconic designs like dragons, koi fish, tribal patterns, and 50 of the most common tattoos in today´s culture.
• Detailed analysis of the meaning of each tattoo with stunning photos that are sure to inspire you.
• Hundreds of Design Variation ideas for you to better understand the meaning hidden behind the ink.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Ziggy Quinete is a writer, journalist, and founder of the Gargoyle Collective - a consortium of artists dedicated to preserving and reimagining the myths that shape human history. His ongoing series, Mythology and Folklore: The Mythical Creatures Collection, is an ambitious exploration of the legendary beasts, spirits, and primal forces that haunt the world's oldest stories. From Norse giants to Roman chimeras, from global dragons to Celtic fae, Ziggy's work blends scholarly rigor with evocative storytelling and striking visual art, creating immersive bestiaries for readers, artists, and dreamers alike. Each volume is both a portal to the past and an invitation to rediscover the imagination that built civilizations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Gargoyle Collective
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 6598266912
• ISBN 13: 9786598266912
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 196
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland