The language of tattoos : 150 symbols and what they mean / Nick Schonberger & Oliver Munden.
"This book uncovers the meanings behind over 150 tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic. This beautifully illustrated guide delves deep into the meaning and significance of different tattoo symbols, exploring the rich cultural history around the world of this widespread form of body art. Tattoos are everywhere: one in three of us has at least one. Body art is one of the most popular ways of expressing our identity and beliefs. But whether we're aware of it or not when we choose a design to be permanently inked on our skin, a complex language of meanings lies behind the visuals we choose. A lotus flower, koi carp swimming upstream or a dragon rising towards the sun: in the language of tattoos these are all symbols of strength and overcoming adversity."-- Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 0711267863
- ISBN: 9780711267862
- Physical Description: 223 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
- Publisher: London : Frances Lincoln Limited Publishers, 2022.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Love -- Faith and spirituality -- Protection and guidance -- Transformation -- Luck -- Strength -- Desire -- Resilience -- Loss, memory and transcience. |
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Subject: | Symbolism in art. Tattooing. Tattoos. |
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- 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Brown Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | 391.65 Sch (Text) | 30308101344449 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |