Brian Ashcraft, Hori Benny
Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design
- ISBN 13:
- 9784805313510
- author:
- Brian Ashcraft, Hori Benny
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 1.8 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Print & Decorative Arts, Body Art & Tattoos, Brian Ashcraft, Hori Benny,Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design,Tuttle Publishing,480531351X,The Arts: General & Reference,Popular Culture,Social Science,Pop Arts /
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Japanese Tattoos: A Comprehensive Guide to History, Culture, and Design For those considering a Japanese-style tattoo, understanding the imagery and cultural context is crucial to avoid a permanent mistake. This book provides an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi, tracing the history of Japanese tattooing and explaining the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context. With over 350 photographs of tattoos, including traditional tebori, kanji, and anime-inspired designs, as well as interviews with Japanese tattoo artists and clients, this book offers a visually attractive and informative guide to Japanese tattoos. By gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and meaning behind these tattoos, readers can make more informed decisions about their own tattoos or simply appreciate Japanese art and culture.
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