I chose to view this book first from my collection, related to other published articles, purely because it is a great book to start learning a lot of tattoo images from tattoo studios. For those who choose a "flash" design [that is, designs that have been drawn, printed, laminated, sold, and displayed for tattoo artists, used as off-the-shelf "instant" designs, do not necessarily need to be changed] - this book is to help select designs, It even provides useful tools for selecting a small amount of information about the history, relationships, and common causes of a particular image.
The book is well laid out in a convenient A-Z format, and is also cross-referenced, indexed and illustrated with three hundred tattoo line art examples. While the images themselves are not particularly useful for "solid" images selected for actual tattoos, whether for consumers or tattooists - they are fine enough to give a general idea of the designs they represent. In addition to being able to learn this in your own home, it can even help some people become more confident when they walk into the tattoo studio of their choice - have more knowledge and a better understanding of the tattoo wall they will choose.
The Tattoo Encyclopedia is a very good reference book - you can even find tattoo information that you may have chosen, but not necessarily fully understand its true meaning and historical connections and values. Examples of tattoo images included include anchors for sailor movements, and Harley-Davidson tattoos on bicycles, and many people choose tigers as their permanent body art. It also includes a series of popular religious-themed tattoos, many of which seem to have not been properly studied before choosing new inks - including Chinese, Buddhists, Christians, and some examples of tribes and pagans.
I bought this book about three years ago, purely to help people realize what the tattoos they choose represent and their connections. I am also looking for more materials, including some articles in the history of tattoos - this encyclopedia contains "very brief tattoo history", followed by a small amount of symbolism, which is true for my own research, reports and papers. benefit. . There is also a small part about "how to use this book" - there is a small "disclaimer" and I must agree to 100% - "It is important to note that the nature of tattoo symbols is sometimes so personal that the only clear explanation It can come from the holder of the tattoo. Regardless of the established meaning of a culture, the obvious meaning of historical facts or the original source of a particular image, people will attribute their meaning to their design." This urges you to remember not to use this book as a "gospel", still retain your own intent and interpretation of the tattoo, just to get more knowledge about your design from this book, and to make this knowledge Used for your hopes. Ignore it, oppose it, abandon it altogether, or treat it as it is; you may not know a small amount of information that you haven't even considered before.
Either way, this book is still worth having, even if it's just for a coffee table or as a good conversation to start. Terisa Green writes in a very easy-to-read way, informative and educational but less formal. A delightful reading comprehensive.
Orignal From: Tattoo Encyclopedia - Terisa Green
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