Meanings, Shapes and Motifs
This book delves into the meaning behind tattoos, exploring their past and their symbolism.
Tattoos, perhaps one of the oldest forms of communication, or body art, have had and still have different meanings., From healing powers to the identification of criminals,, through myths and different beliefs or simply as a form of, identification and affirmation of group belonging, tattoos are, one of the most characteristic means of expression associated, with sailors, soldiers, organised crime, gangs or urban tribes,, as well as being a form of body adornment and expression of, a lifestyle, philosophy or many people's beliefs. By way of a, clear, insightful text, this publication unveils the meaning of, the tattoos that have lived on through the passage of time and, that, even today, explain a lot about the person who wears, them. After all, a tattoo is much more than a drawing on the, skin; it’s a declaration of intent. From drawings that date back, to the dawn of civilization to contemporary designs, each, tattoo has a hidden story that this book is eager to reveal.
