Japanese Tattoos

Japanese Tattoos Meanings, Shapes and Motifs

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Publisher's Synopsis

The intimate relationship of Japanese tattooing with the dark world of the yakuza has helped cover this form of artistic expression with an aura of mystery. But the culture of irezumi is deep and rich in meanings, shapes and motifs that have gone from color woodblock prints to being applied to the skin to beautify and protect their bearers. This book reveals the meaning and the secrets behind the most significant motifs from traditional Japanese tattooing-such as mythological and supernatural creatures, animals, Buddhist deities, flowers and historical characters-and turns this art form into a path toward personal knowledge and individual expression. Japanese Tattoos begins with a brief review of the history of Japanese tattoo art and then examines each subject (water, mythological animals, real animals, mythological characters, historical characters, flowers, shunga and yokai) through images and descriptive texts; it also includes a gal- lery of original designs by the author and a glossary.

Book information

ISBN: 9788416851966
Publisher: Hoaki
Imprint: Promopress
Pub date:
DEWEY: 391.650952
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 46507
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 700g
Height: 167mm
Width: 236mm
Spine width: 25mm