Author: Michael B. Kaplan
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810997899
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Uses more than one thousand illustrations to showcase the work of 125 of the most important legendary and pioneering tattoo artists, collecting designs from around the world in a broad range of styles.
Tattoo World
Author: Michael B. Kaplan
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810997899
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Uses more than one thousand illustrations to showcase the work of 125 of the most important legendary and pioneering tattoo artists, collecting designs from around the world in a broad range of styles.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810997899
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Uses more than one thousand illustrations to showcase the work of 125 of the most important legendary and pioneering tattoo artists, collecting designs from around the world in a broad range of styles.
The World Atlas of Tattoo
Author: Anna Felicity Friedman
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300210485
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
"A grand tour of the world's great tattoos"--Atlas Obscura "This book--part global art historical tome, part coffee-table book of visual wonders--is a valuable corrective to many silly things that we assume about tattooing."--The New Republic A lavishly illustrated global exploration of the vast array of styles and most significant practitioners of tattoo from ancient times to today Tattoo art and practice has seen radical changes in the 21st century, as its popularity has exploded. An expanding number of tattoo artists have been mining the past for lost traditions and innovating with new technology. An enormous diversity of styles, genres, and techniques has emerged, ranging from geometric blackwork to vibrant, painterly styles, and from hand-tattooed works to machine-produced designs. With over 700 stunning color illustrations, this volume considers historical and contemporary tattoo practices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Each section, dedicated to a specific geographic region, features fascinating text by tattoo experts that explores the history and traditions native to that area as well as current styles and trends. The World Atlas of Tattoo also tracks the movement of styles from their indigenous settings to diasporic communities, where they have often been transformed into creative, multicultural, hybrid designs. The work of 100 notable artists from around the globe is showcased in this definitive reference on a widespread and intriguing art practice.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300210485
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
"A grand tour of the world's great tattoos"--Atlas Obscura "This book--part global art historical tome, part coffee-table book of visual wonders--is a valuable corrective to many silly things that we assume about tattooing."--The New Republic A lavishly illustrated global exploration of the vast array of styles and most significant practitioners of tattoo from ancient times to today Tattoo art and practice has seen radical changes in the 21st century, as its popularity has exploded. An expanding number of tattoo artists have been mining the past for lost traditions and innovating with new technology. An enormous diversity of styles, genres, and techniques has emerged, ranging from geometric blackwork to vibrant, painterly styles, and from hand-tattooed works to machine-produced designs. With over 700 stunning color illustrations, this volume considers historical and contemporary tattoo practices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Each section, dedicated to a specific geographic region, features fascinating text by tattoo experts that explores the history and traditions native to that area as well as current styles and trends. The World Atlas of Tattoo also tracks the movement of styles from their indigenous settings to diasporic communities, where they have often been transformed into creative, multicultural, hybrid designs. The work of 100 notable artists from around the globe is showcased in this definitive reference on a widespread and intriguing art practice.
The World of Tattoo
Author: Maarten Hesselt van Dinter
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
An amazing collection of images and information on the tattooing customs of all cultures that ever practised tattooing.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
An amazing collection of images and information on the tattooing customs of all cultures that ever practised tattooing.
Total Tattoo Book
Author: Amy Krakow
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0446540625
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The most comprehensive book yet on this unique art form. Whether flaunted or hidden, sought as art or curiosity, the tatoo has left its mark on generations. From its beginnings as a pagan ornament to today's popular body art, this book takes an intriguing look at the world of tatoos.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0446540625
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The most comprehensive book yet on this unique art form. Whether flaunted or hidden, sought as art or curiosity, the tatoo has left its mark on generations. From its beginnings as a pagan ornament to today's popular body art, this book takes an intriguing look at the world of tatoos.
Tell Me a Tattoo Story
Author: Alison McGhee
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452130752
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
“Parents with or without tattoos will be touched by [this] heartwarming tale about sharing your past with your children—it leaves a mark” (Real Simple). It’s after dinner and a little boy wants a story from his father. It’s story he’s heard many times before, one etched all over his father’s body. So, dad once again tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There’s a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside—which might be the best tattoo of them all. Tender pictures by the New York Times–bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all that's indelible—ink and love.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452130752
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
“Parents with or without tattoos will be touched by [this] heartwarming tale about sharing your past with your children—it leaves a mark” (Real Simple). It’s after dinner and a little boy wants a story from his father. It’s story he’s heard many times before, one etched all over his father’s body. So, dad once again tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There’s a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside—which might be the best tattoo of them all. Tender pictures by the New York Times–bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all that's indelible—ink and love.
Beyond Tattoo
Author: Allan Graves
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956028471
Category : Graphic arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Art, graphics and illustration by the world's leading tattoo artists"--Jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956028471
Category : Graphic arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Art, graphics and illustration by the world's leading tattoo artists"--Jacket.
Tattoo Mystique
Author: Angelique Houtkamp
Publisher: Outr' Gallery
ISBN: 9780957768444
Category : Body marking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The follow-up to Angelique Houtkamp's hugely successful Tattoo Darling (Outre, 2009 - available from Turnaround), which has sold out of its first print run. Houtkamp is celebrated for bringing togther the tattoo aesthetic, nostalgia and a magical vision. This second volume documents all new artwork, glimpses into the artist's personal collection and inlcudes an introduction by the renowned tattoo artist Mike Giant and an interview with the artist herself. AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 2009
Publisher: Outr' Gallery
ISBN: 9780957768444
Category : Body marking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The follow-up to Angelique Houtkamp's hugely successful Tattoo Darling (Outre, 2009 - available from Turnaround), which has sold out of its first print run. Houtkamp is celebrated for bringing togther the tattoo aesthetic, nostalgia and a magical vision. This second volume documents all new artwork, glimpses into the artist's personal collection and inlcudes an introduction by the renowned tattoo artist Mike Giant and an interview with the artist herself. AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 2009
Inside the Tattoo Circus
Author: Kristian Misser
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764331459
Category : Tattoo artists
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents 97 international tattoo artists and their best work in words and images. Over 560 color images depict a wide range of tattoo motifs, including tribal themes, women, botanicals, Japanese, and futurism. In addition, current tattoo-related art, shops, conventions, magazines, and the internet are discussed. The international contributors represent some of the greatest names in the tattoo world sharing their thoughts and art.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764331459
Category : Tattoo artists
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents 97 international tattoo artists and their best work in words and images. Over 560 color images depict a wide range of tattoo motifs, including tribal themes, women, botanicals, Japanese, and futurism. In addition, current tattoo-related art, shops, conventions, magazines, and the internet are discussed. The international contributors represent some of the greatest names in the tattoo world sharing their thoughts and art.
Tattoos of the Floating World
Author: Takahiro Kitamura
Publisher: Kit Pub
ISBN: 9789074822459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This work discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of Ukiyo-e, focusing on the parallel histories of the woodblock print and the tattoo.
Publisher: Kit Pub
ISBN: 9789074822459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This work discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of Ukiyo-e, focusing on the parallel histories of the woodblock print and the tattoo.
Mau Moko
Author: Ngahuia Te Awekotuku
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781776951109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Award-winning and best-sellling, Mau Moko is the closest there has ever been to a 'complete' book on moko. It has finally been reprinted for the first time in a decade.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781776951109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Award-winning and best-sellling, Mau Moko is the closest there has ever been to a 'complete' book on moko. It has finally been reprinted for the first time in a decade.