Behind tattoos is a pound of history from many different cultures. For example Egypt, hawai, Tahiti, japan, china, and even Africa. The difference between the meaning of tattoos then and now is huge. Back in history tattoos were used as symbols of certain cultures or honors, but today they are used as an art and way to express ones feelings. Both men and women have popular designs that could be seen today like there name or maybe a love ones name. A woman may be seen with tattoos that symbolize passion or happiness; also a feminine design may consist of a flower (rose). The lower back, hip, or ankle is common locations for a woman to place a design. Now that we are sure of things about women and tattoos, let’s take a trip to tattoos and men. There are numbers of designs that a man today would be seen showing to the world today. There are designs such as flames, skulls, crosses, snakes eagles, and ect.The follow
Designs symbolize manhood, sorrow, death, toughness, and for some hate.
When looking at a persons body art the view may first have deep quick thoughts of what the body art may represent or in other words symbolize. There are also some body art that would even have a full told story behind them. As everyone know there are many types of art both happy and sad, not all art have a happy theme or meaning about it just like stories. Out in the world are many that decide to take a piece out of their l life and design their own body art. This is a way of showing that this is something that they would like to stay with them throughout their entire life. Or maybe at time motivate them. Tattoos are everywhere you look today because even centuries ago the were carried on by sailors, warriors, and now normal everyday people.Im glad to say that though tattoos are painful and were once considered a symbol of evil, tattoos also have a ways of good.But I must say that i highly reccomend that all wear'ers take excellent care of all body art.
Designs symbolize manhood, sorrow, death, toughness, and for some hate.
When looking at a persons body art the view may first have deep quick thoughts of what the body art may represent or in other words symbolize. There are also some body art that would even have a full told story behind them. As everyone know there are many types of art both happy and sad, not all art have a happy theme or meaning about it just like stories. Out in the world are many that decide to take a piece out of their l life and design their own body art. This is a way of showing that this is something that they would like to stay with them throughout their entire life. Or maybe at time motivate them. Tattoos are everywhere you look today because even centuries ago the were carried on by sailors, warriors, and now normal everyday people.Im glad to say that though tattoos are painful and were once considered a symbol of evil, tattoos also have a ways of good.But I must say that i highly reccomend that all wear'ers take excellent care of all body art.
Latasia,
ReplyDeleteYour point about how the meaning of a tattoo is directly tied to its placement on the body is fascinating. I never thought of it that way. I'm interested to see what credible sources you used to get this information. (hint, hint).