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Oriental Tattoo Art: Contemporary Chinese and Japa by Zhao Lio

ISBN: 9781908175052 PUBLISHER: CYPI Press FORMAT: Paperback

PUBLICATION DATE: 12.11.2012 DIMENSIONS: 262mmX210mmX18mm 1057grams

DESCRIPTION: More and more people are getting tattoos these days. Whether these are complex traditional symbols or uniquely significant words, tattoos are an expression of the wearer's feelings and desires. As the tattoo profession grows, tattoo artists are perfecting their art, and attracting the attention of an increasing amount of dedicated enthusiasts. In this rising trend, Asian tattoo art, especially that of China and Japan, has gained admirers around the world. Through interviews with artists and the presentation of their work, "Oriental Tattoo Art" puts the charm of contemporary oriental tattoo art on full display. In addition, "Oriental Tattoo Art" contains an appendix with nearly 150 traditional oriental symbols and written characters with clear explanations of their unique cultural meanings for the appreciation and use of the reader. Let us pierce the veil of this ancient and alluring profession and learn about the spiritual and artistic worlds of contemporary tattoo artists in China and Japan.

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