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American traditional tattoos, also called old school, refer to traditional Western tattoos. As an important aspect of American culture, they represent some art movements and social phenomena.

The main reason that laid the foundation for traditional American tattoos is that Americans have participated in almost every war since the American Revolution in 1775, and tattooed soldiers and sailors often appeared when participating in these wars.

Sailors were the first to revive the practice of tattooing in the West, maintaining close ties with the cultures of Polynesia and Southwest Asia who believed tattooing acted like a symbolic act of defense against misfortune at sea.

Therefore, they chose to tattoo some symbols of maritime culture on their bodies, or to carry their beloved women and longing for their families on their bodies. There were also many soldiers who chose tattoos because they were afraid that they would not be able to identify themselves after death. All these factors had an impact on the late 19th century. The American tradition of tattooing that was beginning to take shape had a great impact.

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The Incredulity of Saint Thomas

I saw in this painting the curiosity and exploration of wounds. Different from the grandeur of traditional religious paintings, this painting seems deviant but reveals the existence of divinity in the details.

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Around 1930, he combined tattooing techniques with his strong American sensibilities, establishing his representation and changing the tattoo world at that time. During his career as a tattoo artist, Sailor Jerry not only created iconic tattoo art that is reproduced today by artists around the world, but he also helped develop the art and craft of the entire tattoo community.

He was also one of the pioneers in using autoclaves to sterilize his equipment and promoted the use of disposable needles.

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In the early 20th century, most tattoos were found on circus performers or sailors. Tattoos are used to tell a person's personal story, as well as their career. For example, it is very common for sailors to have anchor tattoos. Young sailors are tattooed upon joining, almost like an initiation rite, welcoming them aboard.

From here, the traditional art form continued to develop and take on more practical purposes. Many tattoos were used to identify sailors if they fell overboard or drowned.

Sailors would get tattoos at the different ports they sailed to. These tattoos symbolize different destinations and the length of the journey. A turtle tattoo means that a sailor has crossed the equator, while a swallow tattoo symbolizes a journey of 5,000 miles.

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Tattoos date back thousands of years. In fact, we have solid evidence that tattooing is an ancient art form, after tattoos were found on mummy skin. Evidence suggests that the oldest human tattoos date from between 3370 BC and 3100 BC.

Otzi the Iceman was discovered in September 1991. His nickname comes from the place where he was discovered, in the Ozar Alps. His body has been naturally mummified and preserved, making him the oldest mummy in Europe.

Otzi has a total of 61 tattoos on different parts of his body, with most of the ink inscriptions on his legs. A closer look at the patterns on the mummies reveals that the tattoos were caused by soot or fireplace ashes.

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The first tattoos date back to ancient civilizations, and there are different theories behind the new appearance of skin tattoos. These theories reflect the location and culture of civilization itself

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The first tattoos date back to ancient civilizations, and there are different theories behind the new appearance of skin tattoos. These theories reflect the location and culture of civilization itself

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Tattooed mummies have been found in some cemeteries in Xinjiang, western China. Some mummies date to 2100 BC, others to around 550 BC. In ancient China, tattoos were considered barbaric and highly stigmatized.

In ancient Chinese literature, folk heroes and bandits had tattoos. In addition, it is quite common for convicted criminals to have facial tattoos. This tattoo is used to warn other members of society that the person cannot be trusted.

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Tattoos have been part of Samoan cultural tradition for thousands of years. The history of tattooing in Samoa is a good example of how tattoos can become an integral part of a society's culture. It has even been suggested that the modern English word "tattoo" may have originated from the Samoan word "tatau" for tattoo.

In Samoa, the tradition of giving and receiving tattoos by hand goes back over two thousand years. The techniques and tools used in this tradition have also changed little during this time. This skill is passed down from father to son.

The tools used for tattooing are handmade, turtle shells and boar teeth. The process of receiving a traditional tattoo takes several weeks to complete. Tattoo ceremonies often commemorate a young chief's promotion into a leadership role in society.

Once the tattoo is completed, it represents great stamina and dedication to culture. These tattoos are extremely painful, and the entire process carries a significant risk of infection. Unfortunately, those who cannot tolerate pain are forever branded with a stigma.

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Written evidence records the existence of tattoos in Greece in the 5th century BC. During this period in Greece and Rome, tattoos were primarily used on outcasts from society. Criminals, prisoners of war, and slaves would be branded with their identities.

A famous example of the use of tattoos by the ancient Greeks was when the Athenians tattooed owls on their bodies after defeating the Sami. Evidence suggests the use of the verb "stizein" meaning to stab in ancient tattooing.

There is also evidence of tattoos on soldiers and weapons makers throughout ancient Rome. It is believed that this practice continued into the 9th century. In ancient Rome, slaves would also have tattoos on their bodies to show that they had paid taxes.

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纹身是人体艺术的一种永久形式，

在全世界有许多不同的文化。

在这里，我们仔细看一下纹身的历史，

专注于它们的起源，以及其演变。

1.纹身首次出现的时间与地点

纹身可以追溯到几千年前。事实上，在木乃伊皮肤上发现纹身之后，我们有确凿的证据证明纹身是一种古老的艺术形式。证据表明，人类最古老的纹身在公元前3370年到公元前3100年之间。

冰人奥茨Otzi于1991年9月被发现。他的绰号来自于他被发现的地点，在奥扎尔阿尔卑斯山。他的身体已经自然地变成木乃伊并保存下来，这使他成为欧洲最古老的木乃伊。

Otzi The Iceman

奥茨Otzi 的身上共有61处不同部位的纹身，其中大部分墨水铭文都在他的腿上。仔细观察木乃伊上的纹路可以发现，这些纹身是由烟灰或壁炉灰造成的。

虽然奥茨可能是已知的第一个人类纹身的证据，但历史上的其他时代表明了纹身悠久而丰富的历史。在全世界超过49个不同的地方，发现了有纹身的木乃伊和遗骸。

在人类遗骸上有纹身记录的地方包括:阿拉斯加、蒙古、格陵兰、埃及、中国、苏丹、俄罗斯和菲律宾。所有这些发现都与古代历史的不同时期有关。其中一些可以追溯到公元前2100年。

2.古代及传统习俗

第一个纹身可以追溯到古代文明，新出现的皮肤纹身背后的原因有不同的理论。这些理论反映了文明本身的位置和文化。让我们来仔细看看这些文化，和一些关于他们为什么会纹身的理论。

马来西亚伊班族文化中的纹身

中国和亚洲
中国西部新疆的一些墓地发现了一些有纹身的木乃伊。一些木乃伊可以追溯到公元前2100年，另一些大约可以追溯到公元前550年。在中国古代，纹身被认为是野蛮的，并被高度污名化。

在中国古代文学中，民间英雄和强盗都有纹身。此外被定罪的罪犯脸上有纹身的现象，相当普遍。这个纹身是用来警告社会上的其他成员，这个人是不可信的。
埃及Egypt
有人发现了古埃及的纹身木乃伊，这表明纹身至少可以追溯到公元前2000年。一些理论认为，在木乃伊身上发现的纹身是出于装饰目的。丹尼尔·富凯(Daniel Fouquet)的研究表明，在古埃及，纹身甚至可能是一种医疗手段。

他对女祭司哈索尔(Hathor)干尸上发现的不同疤痕进行了检查，发现这些疤痕可能是用来治疗盆腔腹膜炎的。另一个关于古埃及纹身的有趣发现是，这种纹身似乎只在女性皮肤上进行。

这一理论得到以下事实的支持，即很少或没有证据表明纹身通常是在男性身上进行的，无论是身体上的还是艺术上的。然而，这种做法在公元前300年至公元400年的梅里奥时期发生了变化，努比亚人开始纹身。
萨摩亚Samoa（南太平洋岛国）
数千年来，纹身已经成为萨摩亚文化传统的一部分。萨摩亚的纹身历史是一个很好的例子，说明纹身可以成为社会文化的一个组成部分。甚至有人认为，现代英语中的"纹身"一词可能起源于萨摩亚语中纹身的"tatau"一词。

在萨摩亚，手工赠送和接受纹身的传统已经有两千多年的历史了。在此期间，用于这种传统的技术和工具也几乎没有改变。这种技能是由父亲传授给儿子的。

用来纹身的工具是手工制作的，龟壳和野猪的牙齿。接受传统纹身的过程需要几个星期才能完成。纹身仪式通常是为了纪念年轻酋长在社会中晋升为领导角色。

古希腊和古罗马
一旦完成纹身，代表拥有伟大的耐力和对文化的奉献。这些纹身非常痛苦，而且整个过程有很大的感染风险。不幸的是，那些不能忍受疼痛的人会永远被烙上耻辱的烙印。

公元前5世纪，文字证据记录了在希腊，就存在纹身。在这个时期的希腊和罗马，纹身主要用于社会的放逐者。罪犯、战俘和奴隶将被打上他们身份的烙印。

古希腊人使用纹身的一个著名例子是，雅典人打败了萨米人之后，把猫头鹰纹在身上。证据表明，在古代文身中使用动词"stizein"的意思是刺。

在整个古罗马，也有士兵和武器制造商纹身的证据。据信，这种做法一直延续到9世纪。在古罗马时期，奴隶身上还会有纹身，表明他们已经缴纳了税款。

3.流行的风格
墨水的娱乐
直到20世纪中期，纹身还不是很普遍或为社会所接受。在此之前，它们都是为少数人保留的，主要是娱乐业的。全身纹身的人在他们自己身上成为了一种流行的吸引力。

John O ' reilly

19世纪最著名的纹身者之一是约翰·奥莱利John O ' reilly。他精心制作的完整的人体艺术使他在廉价博物馆和马戏团中广受欢迎，他的纹身吸引和震惊了观众。

约翰·奥莱利被称为"纹身的爱尔兰人"，他全身都有各种复杂的纹身。最早提到奥莱利纹身的是《布鲁克林每日鹰报》(Brooklyn Daily Eagle)的一篇文章。

John O'Reilly

艾玛·伯格 Emma de Burgh
这期杂志于1887年2月22日发行，突出了他在一场拳击比赛中的表现。他们提到他的纹身很"丑陋"，反映了他的"野蛮行径"。

艾玛·德·伯格是19世纪80年代末娱乐界有名的纹身女郎。她和丈夫一起工作，两人的纹身师都是约翰·奥莱利(John O 'Reilly)。艾玛·伯格和她的丈夫在欧洲的杂耍表演界也变得非常受欢迎。

Emma de Burgh

纹身贯穿了整个20世纪
他们于1891年出现在德国柏林，并在此后的几年里一直让欧洲人惊叹不已。他们的纹身设计有很多宗教内涵，包括与最后的晚餐the Last Supper 和髑髅地 The Calvary的联系。

在整个20世纪，流行的纹身风格已经改变。为了更详细地研究，我们把它分成了几十年。让我们来近距离了解一下西方文化中纹身艺术形式的百年演变。

1910年代

在20世纪初，大多数纹身是在马戏团演员或水手身上发现的。纹身被用来讲述一个人的个人故事，以及他们的职业。例如，水手身上有锚anchor tattoo的纹身是很常见的。

在帆船运动的圈子里，纹身也成为一种归属的标志。年轻的水手在加入后会被纹身，几乎就像一个入会仪式，欢迎他们上船。

从这里开始，传统艺术形式继续发展，并有了更多的实用目的。很多纹身都是在水手落水或溺水时用来识别身份的。

海员们会在航行到的不同港口纹身。这些纹身象征着不同的目的地和旅程的长度。海龟 turtle tattoo的纹身意味着水手已经越过了赤道，而燕子swallow tattoo的纹身则象征着5000英里的旅程。

1920年代

20世纪20年代，化妆纹身 cosmetic tattoos在女性中非常流行。很多人会把流行的化妆潮流纹在脸上，因为化妆品太贵了。常见的化妆纹身包括眉毛和唇线。

传统设计的纹身在整个社会仍然不太常见，也不是很为社会所接受。纹身者仍然主要是所谓的社会"弃儿"，比如马戏团演员、水手和罪犯。因为纹身在社会上是不被接受的，大多数女性会对她们的化妆纹身保密。

1930年代

社会安全号码Social security numbers 出现在20世纪30年代，每个人都被告知要记住自己的个人号码。许多人把他们的社会安全号码纹在身上，这样他们就可以随时使用。

然而，纹身仍然没有被社会所接受。那些纹上社会保险号的人更多的是出于需要而不是欲望。那些有社会安全纹身的人与那些有装饰纹身和个人纹身的人不一样。纹身仍然只在表演者、水手和罪犯身上被接受。而不是社会上正直的人。

20世纪30年代，社会上出现了一些新理论，认为纹身与压抑的性欲有关。阿尔伯特·帕里(Albert Parry)出版了一本书，认为纹身的整个过程本质上都是性的。随着这样的文学作品的流传，纹身在这十年里成为禁忌也就不足为奇了。

1940年代

20世纪40年代，由诺曼·基思·柯林斯 Norman Keith Collins创作的"水手杰瑞"Sailor Jerry'式纹身诞生了。他创造了自己的颜料，并将其加入到纹身设计中，从而为纹身增添了色彩。这十年的经典设计以大胆的主题和丰富的色彩为特色。

从主题上看，40年代的纹身大多以航海或军事为主题。由于二战的影响，爱国纹身的数量也有所增加。战争期间，女性进入职场的人数和纹身的人数都有所增加。

纹身设计的这一根本转变见证了纹身接受度的上升。随着流行程度的提高，装饰墨水从阴影中走了出来，比过去几十年流行得多。许多水手杰瑞风格的纹身是经典和永恒的，在今天人们仍然选择类似的设计。

1950年代

在整个20世纪50年代，纹身成为男子气概的一种反映。虽然纹身成为了一种时尚，尤其是在"坏男孩"中，但纹身仍然是一种负面的社会耻辱。那些有纹身的人更有可能被贴上罪犯或暴徒的标签。

社会稍有倒退，纹身再次被视为被社会抛弃的标志。对于那些继续纹身的人来说，航海纹身 nautical tattoos 的趋势在整个50年代都在持续。十年来，胸部纹身chest tattoos.也越来越受欢迎。

Janis Joplin

1960年代

在整个20世纪60年代，纽约的纹身店被认为是导致肝炎增加的罪魁祸首。虽然这可能是真的，也可能不是真的，但它确实给纹身业带来了负面的污名。这意味着在这十年里，很多人都尽量避免纹身。

然而，60年代，媒体上纹身偶像的数量有所增加，像贾尼斯·乔普林(Janis Joplin)这样的著名音乐家也接受了纹身。莱尔·塔特尔(Lyle Tuttle)是当时最优秀、最有名望的纹身艺术家之一，众多名人蜂拥而至。

由于越南战争，爱国纹身的受欢迎程度有所下降。经典的骷髅 skull和交叉骨crossbones设计尤其受欢迎，尤其是在骑自行车的人当中。

1970年代

20世纪70年代，纹身变得更加主流和流行。他们不再是社会的弃儿，现在普通人也想拥有他们。和平标志和和平信息在这十年特别流行。

70年代也出现了一种新的风格，细节和复杂的设计，越来越受欢迎。全袖纹身和紧身衣开始出现在反主流文化的年轻人身上。

1980年代

20世纪80年代的叛逆十年见证了纹身变得更大更亮。大胆的黑色轮廓Bold black outlines，凯尔特结Celtic knots，和丰富多彩的主题设计上升到突出。音乐也影响了繁荣的纹身业，尤其是摇滚乐。

很多人会被他们最喜欢的摇滚明星的纹身所启发而纹身。到了80年代，纹身终于被社会接受了--至少对大多数人来说是可以接受的。因为不再有污名，越来越多的"普通"人开始纹身。

1990年代

就像20世纪80年代一样，名人在90年代的主要纹身潮流中扮演了重要角色。90年代最具标志性和最受欢迎的纹身设计之一是帕梅拉·安德森(Pamela Anderson)的带刺臂章barbed-wire armband.。这十年其他流行的设计包括部落图案、中文字母tribal designs, Chinese letters, 和太阳纹身。

关于西方使用部落和传统纹身图案的问题开始在世界各地被提出。数字通信的兴起引发了关于道德和盗用的全球辩论。

2000年代

21世纪初，下背部纹身越来越受欢迎。所谓的"腰背部的纹身（通常指女性）"tramp stamp成为女性纹身最流行的地方之一。蝴蝶和阴阳符号 Butterfly and Yin-Yang symbols 也获得了关注。

名人在"21世纪头十年"继续引领纹身潮流。明星纹身越来越受欢迎，这在很大程度上要归功于歌手蕾哈娜(Rihanna)。

2010年代

到目前为止，2010年代见证了纹身设计和纹身位置的发展趋势。在不寻常的地方，比如手指或耳朵后面的小纹身现在非常流行。许多人选择古怪而有创意的设计。

目前最受欢迎的小手指纹身设计之一是新奇的小胡子。其他流行趋势包括无限符号、羽毛和一直流行的部落纹身。

4.纹身工具的演变
现代纹身设备
随着时间的推移，不仅社会观念和流行的设计发生了变化，用于纹身的工具和墨水也发生了变化。在现代纹身枪出现之前，纹身工具是由各种不同的材料制成的。

波利尼西亚使用的纹身工具需要两个人来纹身。这些工具由简单的凿子和锤子组成。纹身师在皮肤上做一系列的小切口。然后，将墨水直接敲入伤口处的皮肤。这种方法通常被称为"棍子,戳"'Stick and Poke'。

类似的技术也出现在部落社区，那里的纹身文化反映了一种通行权。古埃及的纹身针被认为是由青铜制成的。针有不同的大小，以创造复杂和基本的设计。

第一个纹身用的是自制墨水。这些墨水很可能是由灰烬或煤烟，与油或母乳混合制成的。萨摩亚文身墨水传统上是用蜡烛头做的，然后放在火堆上闷烧。然后从燃烧的坚果中收集烟灰，与糖和水混合。

今天使用的纹身枪起源于1891年，当时的枪还很不起眼。第一个电子纹身机是由塞缪尔·奥莱利 Samuel O'Reilly申请专利的。该设计基于托马斯·爱迪生发明的改良版电笔。随着电子纹身机的出现，纹身的受欢迎程度稳步上升。

枪上使用的墨水是用地质或矿物资源制成的。黑色墨水是用氧化铁或碳制成的，而朱砂是用红色制成的。不同的橙色、红色和黄色是由不同的镉化合物制成的。

近年来，现代技术已经不再使用矿物颜料。有机颜料现在更常用了。现代油墨还含有各种填料、粘合剂和防腐剂。

总结

纹身是某些文化固有的一部分。在西方世界，装饰墨水要被社会接受还需要一段时间。只有在过去的50年里，纹身才变得流行和主流。

古代文明中纹身的证据很吸引人。过去，纹身往往与医疗愈合有联系，而不是仅今天的美容价值。纵观历史，还有很多有待发现的地方。

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過去提到刺青，總讓人聯想到犯罪、黑道、異議份子，隨著時代的演變至今，刺青被賦予新的定位，成為藝術或個人特色的展現方式。即便如此，刺青與黑幫的關聯仍是無法被抹去的歷史片段，某些圖案，在特定文化中依舊帶有特殊含意。

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日式風格的刺青圖騰早已是世界公認的一門文化與藝術，不過一直到去年，刺青師的職業才首度在日本當地「合法化」。日本社會檯面上下何以面對刺青一事如此矛盾？刺青的合法之路又為何如此坎坷？我們還得回溯歷史來進行探討。

在日本，刺青文化始終與當地黑幫脫不了關係。將時間回推至江戶時期，當年刺青是為了在犯人身上留下抹不去的記號。到了明治年間，在明治維新政策的推動下，刺青則被認定為不入流的野蠻文化，一度遭到日本官方明文禁止。來到18世紀，刺青被日本黑幫大量所運用，象徵加入後將是「一去不復返」的抉擇。

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刺青與黑幫之間無法抹去的愛恨情仇！4 個不同國家「幫派刺青圖騰」解析！

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New School是近年来在纹身界中迅速流行的纹身风格之一，尤其彰显了纹身行业的进步。 一讲到New School纹身，大家对它的印象应该就是鲜艳醒目的颜色，强烈的对比，夸张的形状和卡通风格，这些特征使New School纹身…

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New school tattoos are some of the most easily recognizable tattoos of today.

Known for an experimental design style, new school tattoos are centered around the use of vivid color schemes, bold line-work, and zany subject matter.

For people who want to add some ink that draws attention and makes a statement, there is no tattoo style as effective as new school.

Today, we will be exploring the wild world of new school tattoos and taking a look at some of the best new school tattoos.

New school tattoos are known for pushing the boundaries and encapsulating otherwise ordinary subjects in bright colors.

This particular tattoo style isn't for the faint of heart but if you're a woman who considers yourself a free spirit, you're sure to find inspiration for your next tattoo here.

Let's get started!

What is a New School Tattoo?

New school tattoos originated back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, springing to life on the West coast.

Heavily influenced by features of the old school or American traditional tattoo style, new school tattoos began as a way for tattoo artists to experiment with bolder outlines, more vivid colors, and cartoon-ish imagery.

Like old school tattoos, the new school tattoo style utilizes bold line-work and large designs.

Aside from that, new school tattoos are noticeably different from the style that first influenced them.

New school tattoos are also heavily influenced by pop culture.

Many people that choose to get a new school tattoo for themselves are fans of gaming, comic books, and anime.

These subjects blend well with the focus of new school tattoos as they are easily translated into the cartoon-esque visuals that the style is known for.

Although new school tattoos first came onto the scene in the late '70s and early '80s, many enthusiasts would argue that the style gained true popularity in the '90s.

This is arguably due to the fact that cartoons surged in popularity during this era.

While this matter is still up for some debate, it can't be argued that the 1990s did play an important role in making the new school style what we know it to be today.

How to Decide on the Best New School Tattoo For You

Whether you're a gamer girl or simply love the bold, fantastical aesthetic found in new school tattoos, there are a few things to consider when planning a new school tattoo for yourself.

There are many different factors to think about when choosing a new school tattoo design.

By taking the time to ask yourself the important questions, you'll have a new tattoo you can be proud to show off for many years to come.

Subject Matter

While it is important to have a subject matter in mind when planning any new tattoo, this is especially vital when it comes to the new school tattoo style.

This is because the new school style is centered around pop culture.

Regardless of the size or placement of your new school tattoo, it's sure to draw the eye whenever visible so make sure that your design represents something near and dear to your heart.

The good news is that there are plenty of subjects to choose from!

Any pop culture icon you can think of can be transformed into a stylish new school tattoo.

That being said, the new school tattoo style is the last place to limit yourself.

If you can't decide on a pop culture reference that you would like to celebrate in your design, work with your tattoo artist to put the new school spin on something less common to the style.

New School Tattoo Placement

Due to the amount of detail and whimsy associated with new school tattoos, this style usually results in large tattoos.

For this reason, it's important that you have a good idea of placement when choosing a design.

Make sure to select a part of your body with enough space for your tattoo artist to fully bring your vision to life.

Some of the most popular placements for new school tattoos include the arm, leg, and back.

Color Scheme

This is a big one.

Compared to other popular tattoo styles, new school tattoos hold color scheme in especially high regard.

Few tattoo styles make as much use of bold color as new school does so you'll want to make sure that your chosen color scheme is something you'll be proud to wear for many years to come.

Work with your tattoo artist to select the perfect colors for use in your tattoo design.

Keep in mind that new school tattoos are known for being bright, bold, and eye-catching.

If you're looking for a more subtle color palette, new school tattoos may not be for you.

Your Tattoo Artist

Finally, make choosing your tattoo artist an important step in the process of deciding on the best new school tattoo for you.

New school tattoos are difficult to get just right and tattoo artists that specialize in this style are in very high demand.

For the best new school tattoo possible, take the time to seek out an artist that specializes in the style.

Once you've found the most skilled artist for your new school tattoo, make an effort to approach them with an open mind.

If you have a concept in mind, present it to your tattoo artist with a willingness to take some direction.

Your tattoo artist is an expert in the field and may be able to offer some valuable recommendations that can make your new school tattoo better than you could have ever dreamed.

Where Should You Put Your New School Tattoo?

As one of the biggest decisions to make when getting a tattoo, many people aren't exactly sure where to start when deciding where to put their new school tattoo.

Due to the vibrant and in-your-face style of a new school tattoo, it's highly recommended to choose a placement that allows a lot of space for your tattoo artist to work.

New school tattoos are incredibly popular as quarter, half, or even full sleeves.

If you have found yourself considering a tattoo in this style, it is likely that you've got a big personality and a sleeve would suit you well.

At the same time, it isn't entirely uncommon for men and women to get new school tattoos that are slightly smaller in size so no placement is truly off the table.

Work with your tattoo artist to choose a design that best represents your chosen location.

If you're working the opposite way around and already have a design in mind but need some guidance on placement, your tattoo artist should be able to make some recommendations here as well.

How Much Do New School Tattoos Cost?

As one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to new school tattoos, it's vital that you have an understanding of how much your new school tattoo will cost.

There are several factors that go into calculating the price of a new school tattoo.

Here are a few of the things you should consider to get an idea of pricing.

Tattoo Artist: As discussed, selecting a tattoo artist is a huge part of planning for a new school tattoo.

While this decision is important for deciding on a new school design, it is also a huge factor in determining how much your tattoo will cost.

As with any tattoo style, you get what you pay for.

It is highly recommended that you take the time to find an artist that specializes in the new school style but it should be noted that this can have an effect on costs as well.

Tattoo artists specializing in new school tattoos are usually in high demand and this can increase their rates as a result.

Design: New school tattoos are full of detail. From colors and shading to style and linework, your new school tattoo is full of moving parts.

For this reason, it is likely that your chosen design will play a big role in how much your tattoo will cost overall.

The longer a tattoo takes to complete, the more expensive it is. This is because tattoo artists charge based on hourly rates.

If you want your new school tattoo to be the best it can possibly be, be ready to pay more for top-notch quality.

Location: It isn't common knowledge that where your tattoo shop is located can actually have a lot to do with how much your tattoo will cost.

Tattoo artists operate on hourly rates and these rates can vary drastically from one area to the next.

Tattoo shops based in big cities are usually more expensive while those located in smaller towns may not charge as much per hour.

Take this into account when planning your new school tattoo.

Time/Size: Finally, the size and amount of time it takes to complete your new school tattoo is a factor to consider when calculating costs.

The bold use of color and intricate linework associated with a new school tattoo takes time and attention to detail so you may be in store for a longer period of time in the chair.

New School Tattoo Designs

Now that you know all there is to know about new school tattoos, we've taken the time to compile some of our favorite examples.

Look to these fun designs for a dose of new school inspiration.

Animal New School Tattoos

Animals are a very popular subject for some of the most impressive new school tattoos.

When making your favorite animal the focus of your new school tattoo, you have the opportunity to transform it into the perfect representation of everything you love about it.

Some of the most popular animals represented by new school tattoos are owls, rabbits, and fish as these animals allow the most room for bold color choices.

New School Tiger Tattoos

Tigers are popular in the tattoo world.

Revered for their mix of grace and brute strength, they're symbols of majesty.

Often represented in an aggressive, masculine way, new school tiger tattoos offer a softer delivery.

Your tiger tattoo will still look fierce, but it's a tat that doesn't take itself too seriously.

New School Eagle Tattoos

Eagles can soar higher than any bird and can even look directly into the sun without flinching.

As such, they are symbols of strength, pride, and freedom.

An eagle tattoo is especially meaningful to Americans, who tie the bird to their national identity.

New School eagle tattoos are a unique take on a classic design.

New School Lion Tattoos

Lions symbolize royalty, leadership, and strength.

A new school lion tattoo design is a nice way to assert yourself without coming across as too aggressive.

These lion tattoo designs are playful, but they still show everyone who's boss.

New School Bear Tattoos

Bears are versatile symbols.

They can symbolize raw power, the wild hunt, and maternal love.

It's all in how they're presented.

A new school bear tattoo can also represent a person, as new school designs are often anthropomorphic.

Many people of a larger stature refer to themselves as bear-like, so for them, this tattoo design may be the perfect fit.

New School Panther Tattoos

Panthers are slinky and mysterious.

They're keen hunters and hard to spot in the dark.

Many people get panther tattoos to represent their cunning nature.

New school panther tattoo designs may also be in reference to the Black Panther comic book/movie franchise or the BLM movement.

New School Hummingbird Tattoos

Hummingbirds are a lot like new school tattoos.

They're high energy, adaptive, and can fly in any direction.

Harness that light, exquisite quality with a new school hummingbird tattoo.

Hummingbirds can also represent a joyful outlook on life.

And what's more upbeat than the bright, exaggerated, cartoony colors of a new school tattoo?

New School Wolf Tattoos

Are you a lone wolf, or do you move with a loyal pack?

Wolf tattoos can represent either approach to life.

They're majestic creatures, most commonly associated with their nocturnal nature.

Wolves can also be synonymous with the male sex drive, something you can capture playfully with a new school wolf tattoo.

New School Snake Tattoos

Snakes are another potentially sexual symbol.

In many cultures, snake tattoos represent potency and fertility.

They're also synonymous with evil due to their venomous nature and ability to unhinge their jaws to take down large prey.

What do snakes mean to you?

Show the world with a custom new school snake tattoo.

New School Cat Tattoos

There are so many legends and mythology that surround our feline friends.

It's no wonder they're one of the most popular subjects for tattoos.

New school cat tattoos can be a celebration of your favorite pet, your interest in this mystical animal's cosmic reputation, or both.

They're also just cool-looking animals, and that can be all there is to it.

New School Elephant Tattoos

Elephants are symbols of wisdom, memory, and divinity on earth.

In many Asian religious practices, the elephant is sacred.

There are many beautiful traditions in these belief systems that involve decorating an elephant with jewels and paint.

This celebration is so eye-catching; it's no wonder elephant tattoos are so popular.

A new school elephant tattoo can play up the glittering details of a decorated elephant in a unique, spirited way.

Video Game Inspired New School Tattoos

As mentioned, pop culture is a huge inspiration for new school tattoos.

If you consider yourself a gamer and want to show off your love for a particular franchise, a video game inspired new school tattoo is perfect for you.

Popular video game characters are great subjects for this style and can be brought to life in unique and creative ways in the form of a tattoo.

Anime New School Tattoo Designs

Anime is an art form in itself and the Japanese cartoon style pairs perfectly with the new school tattoo style.

Choose a character from your favorite show or manga and work with your tattoo artist to represent all of their best qualities.

Anime new school tattoos are wildly popular and it only takes a single look at these exceptional designs to see why.

Nautical New School Tattoos

In any tattoo style, nautical elements are a popular choice.

With the inextricable tie between tattoos, pirates, and sailors, these themes present themselves naturally.

If you want to pay homage to traditional tattoo culture, but put your own spin on it, find an artist who can do justice to one of these nautical new school tattoos.

New School Lighthouse Tattoos

The lighthouse is a calm, peaceful symbol.

Like any other lighthouse design, the new school lighthouse tattoo represents a feeling of being guided.

You may be in a difficult situation now, but you have faith that someone or something will see you through.

It's a popular choice for people who are living with addiction or grief.

New School Marlin Tattoos

Blue Marlins don't go down without a fight.

When captured, they will struggle for freedom- often winning the battle.

They have large, powerful bodies and are a popular talisman for people who refuse to conform. A new school blue marlin tattoo says you don't mind standing out from the pack, and you will happily challenge anyone who tries to tell you any different.

New School Compass Tattoos

The compass is a timeless tool.

Even the most experienced, decked-out adventurer won't leave home without this simple device.

New school compass tattoos represent reliability, loyalty, and staying on one's fated path in life.

When you're tempted by desires that don't point true North, you can look to your compass tattoo to remind you to stay the course.

New School Octopus Tattoos

Octopus are inventive, intelligent, and enigmatic.

As humans, we only know a fraction of what an octopus is capable of- and that's already an impressive amount.

They're problem solvers, color-changers, and tenacious survivors.

Do these qualities represent you or who you'd like to be?

A New School octopus tattoo may be the perfect choice.

New School Jellyfish Tattoos

Jellyfish are tranquil to behold.

They float along with the current in their cotton candy colors, sometimes even illuminating the water.

But don't underestimate these captivating creatures- they pack a powerful sting.

A New School jellyfish tattoo is a fun way to celebrate these deadly, beautiful beings.

New School Japanese Tattoos

There are so many fascinating creatures in Japanese folklore, and many of them have made their way into tattoo culture worldwide.

You may not like the traditional Japanese tattoo designs, or you may just want to put a unique spin on them.

In any case, New School Japanese tattoos breathe new life into ancient legends.

New School Kappa Tattoos

The Kappa might be the most bizarre mythological character in Japan.

Kappa belongs to the Yōkai, a mischievous group of demons.

Yōkai is a mix of the Japanese words for bewitching/attractive and mysterious/suspicious.

The legends around these creatures are usually goofy while being downright terrifying.

The Kappa, for example, is known to assault humans.

It believes that humans have a jewel inside their butts, so it will hide out in toilets and attempt to grab it.

But the Kappa has one flaw: it is dedicated to the rules of politeness.

If you want to outsmart a Kappa, all you have to do is bow.

When the Kappa bows, the liquid on top of its head spills, draining the creature of all power.

If you're looking to celebrate this strange piece of folklore, a New School Kappa tattoo is a creative choice.

New School Baku Tattoos

Do you have trouble falling asleep?

Are you troubled by nightmares?

A New School Baku tattoo may give you some peace of mind.

Baku is a chimera, meaning he has DNA from multiple animals.

Baku has an elephant's head, a lion's body, a tiger's claws, and an ox's tail.

It likes to feed on dreams, so many people offer their nightmares to Baku.

Though nightmares don't taste as good as nicer dreams, the Baku is loyal to its intended purpose and will happily eat up the scary offerings.

Many people in China and Japan will give Baku figurines or pillows to children who have trouble falling asleep.

New School Fudo Myoo Tattoos

Fudo Myoo is a fearsome deity with some epic opportunities for tattoo art.

Best suited to practicing Buddhists, Fudo Myoo protects Buddhism devotees and keeps evil forces at bay.

New School Fudo Myoo tattoos are fun because the style's exaggerated quality brings out his expression.

New School Garuda Tattoos

Garuda is a bird-like man with large golden wings.

He appears in many Eastern religions and is not exclusively a Japanese figure.

Garuda is giant, able to block out the sun when he flies.

Garuda represents wisdom and is the official emblem for both Thailand and Indonesia.

Because of Garuda's ties to national identities, some may take offense to Garuda tattoos.

A New School Garuda tattoo may be a way to represent what you like about Garuda without wearing the traditional image.

New School Geisha Tattoos

The Geisha is a famous muse for tattoo art.

After all, part of the Geisha's job description is to look beautiful.

She is also an excellent host, skilled conversationalist, artist, and performer.

She's a beguiling figure, someone who provides the illusion of perfection.

New school geisha tattoos are an expressive and colorful homage.

New School Kabuto Tattoos

A Kabuto is a particular helmet worn by the Samurai class in Japan during battles.

This helmet would often be custom to each Samurai tattoo to give them a distinct and intimidating look.

The Kabuto is a source of inspiration for many- even George Lucas designed Darth Vader's mask after one.

New school kabuto tattoos can be a way to marry this ancient piece with modern pop culture.

New School Kitsune Tattoos

Another member of the Yōkai, Kitsune functions as both a trickster and a messenger of the gods.

Kitsune is a fox figure associated with celebrations, mischief, and fertility.

As one of the cuter legendary creatures in Japanese mythology, Kitsune is a popular choice for festival masks, charms, and tattoos.

New school Kitsune tattoos have an anime-like quality with their bright colors and rounded features.

New School Koi Fish Tattoos

The Koi fish is a creature of great significance in Japan.

Having a healthy, well colored Koi fish in your aquarium is an auspicious sign- and people will spend large amounts of money to get one!

The koi fish of legend swims upstream, making several attempts to jump to the top of a waterfall.

While some give up, the rare ones that succeed transform into dragons.

As a result, Koi fish are a symbol of strength, determination, and integrity.

If you don't like traditional koi fish tattoos, you can transform one into a New School koi fish tattoo design.

New School Kokeshi Doll Tattoos

Kokeshi dolls have a simple design that can be customized- making them a popular tattoo art model.

These dolls have cylindrical bodies and large bulbous heads.

They sometimes have a small opening underneath containing a small piece of paper.

A person giving a kokeshi doll as a gift can write a wish on this paper.

If you have something you've been wishing for, maybe your New School kokeshi doll tattoo will help you manifest it.

New School Foo Dog Tattoos

Guardian lions are also known as Foo Dogs in Western culture.

The name comes from the words fo and fu in Chinese, which means Buddha, and the Chow Chow, also known as a "lion dog."

Because the Guardian lions somewhat resemble a Chow Chow, English speakers became confused.

These lions stand guard in people's homes and the fronts of public buildings.

They symbolize protection and guardianship.

Because there are always two, they also represent having a balanced disposition.

New School Foo Dog tattoos take inspiration from traditional Japanese designs, where they are often drawn with brightly colored spots.

New School Lucky Cat Tattoos

Lucky Cat, also known as Maneki Neko, is probably the most famous cat in the world.

Many people and businesses keep this cat around in some form.

Many believe that the statues and charms of Maneki Neko will increase their money flow, enhance their romantic lives, and more.

If you're looking to improve your luck, why not carry one around at all times?

A New School lucky cat tattoo is an expressive, colorful way to manifest your greatest dreams.

New School Severed Head Tattoos

Namakubi translates to "freshly severed head."

It was customary for the winning warriors to take their opponents' heads and present them to their leaders in ancient Japanese battles.

This gruesome act was not one of barbaric pride but more a sign of respect to a fellow warrior.

The Namakubi were sometimes hung from trees or kept in decorative boxes.

New School severed head tattoos represent the same ideas as traditional Namakubi pieces: respect for one's enemies and bravely facing your mortality.

New School Oni Mask Tattoos

Oni masks are a big part of traditional Noh theatre and certain festivals in Japan.

The Oni are the most destructive and demonic Yōkai.

They are large, ogre-like figures with violent and lumbering movements.

When a person lives a particularly nasty life, they will become an Oni and exist only to torment those around them.

An Oni mask tattoo can be a reminder to live a good life and a source of protection from evil.

The theory is that if you resemble an Oni, you may be able to keep them at bay.

New school Oni mask tattoos pack the same punch, but look a little more approachable.

New School Samurai Crab Tattoos

The Heikegani, or Samurai crab, is a real-life creature surrounded by supernatural legend.

The Samurai crab has markings on its shell that resemble a human face.

They appear on Dan-no-ura Bay, where a particularly gruesome battle took place in 1185.

After the death of a child emperor, the grieving Samurai drowned themselves.

They were ashamed they did not protect the child and did not want to die at their enemies' hands.

Many believe that the crab is a reincarnation of one of those Samurai.

A New School Samurai crab tattoo represents defiance and being willing to die for what you believe in.

New School Tanuki Tattoos

The funniest Yōkai, Tanuki is a Japanese raccoon-dog with a belly like a drum and a large scrotum.

He's cheeky and will sometimes play pranks to benefit his human friends.

Tanuki makes a popular tattoo for people who want something fun and don't take themselves seriously, so he's perfect for new school ink.

Tanuki has accessories: often a bottle of sake in one hand and an IOU in the other.

Tanuki tattoos represent light-heartedness and prosperity.

New School Tengu Mask Tattoos

Tengu has won over modern crowds after a woodblock print became popular on the internet.

In this woodblock print, a woman uses Tengu's long nose to pleasure her partner.

The Tengu emoji often makes its way into sexting as a result.

Tengu is a shapeshifter and prankster.

He often tries to knock enlightened people off their path with distractions.

He is also often blamed for bad luck, natural disasters, and anything unpleasant.

Kind of like mercury retrograde.

A New School Tengu mask tattoo may be a great reminder to stay the course, even when misfortune distracts you from your path.

New School Irish Tattoos
Leprechaun Tattoos Samhain Tattoos
New School Floral Tattoos
Rose Tattoos Sunflower Tattoos Peony Tattoos
New School Horror Tattoo Designs
Skull Tattoos Jason Voorhees Tattoos Plague Doctor Tattoos Evil Clown Tattoos Bird Skull Tattoos
Egyptian New School Tattoo Designs
Anubis Tattoos Bastet Tattoos Other Egyptian Tattoos
Greek New School Tattoo Designs
Medusa Tattoos Phoenix Tattoos
Other New School Tattoo Designs
Kali Tattoos Sugar Skull Tattoos Hourglass Tattoos
New School Tattoo Artists

Not sure where to start in your search for the perfect new school tattoo artist? Here are some of the best artists working in the style today.

Lilian Raya

Lilian has only been tattooing since 2016, but she already has the skilled hands of an accomplished master.

Her new school ink is sure to catch your eye- each piece is packed with an impressive array of saturated colors, blended so beautifully you'd think you were looking at a living comic book.

Lilian is based in Mexico City, but definitely has a flair for Kawaii style.

The go-to gal for pastel goths and people who like their darkness with a side of cute, she favors female characters, villains and exotic animals.

Common Themes

Lilian's pieces have something of a "glossy" look to them and generally include large faces, sparkling jewels, stylized anime characters and references to astrology.

There's something so magical about a Lilian Raya tattoo: it's hard to believe it's real.

Perfect for a day dreamer who has never grown out of playing make believe.

Laura Annunak

Laura is also of Mexican descent, but travels all over the world for her art.

She is currently booking appointments in Osaka and Tokyo, where Kawaii culture is king and her girly new school tattoos will fit right in.

Though she had always been an artist, Laura's journey as a tattoo artist began in 2015 when she was having trouble finding tattoo artists who could do the kind of art she wanted to have on her body.

Though she is constantly working on her technique, she never wants to do stock art or leave her personal stamp out of her designs.

Laura's tattoos are signature to Laura, and with 441k followers on Instagram and counting, there are plenty of people who are OK with that.

Common Themes

A self described glitter enthusiast, Laura's pieces generally include at least sparkle or two.

She favors empowered female characters and a mix of dark, romantic, and cute.

Her pieces are perfect for someone who grew up sighing over epic romances like Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask.

She embraces traditional femininity but puts her own spin on it.

Jesse Smith

A fan favorite from Ink Master, Jesse Smith left his mark on the competition in Season 2 with his quirky new school style.

Though he was eliminated from the show, he returned in Season 7 having refined his skills and become an even better artist.

While his signature style will always be new school, he worked on his portraiture skills specifically to redeem his failures on the show.

Jesse Smith owns his own shop, Loose Screw Tattoo, in Richmond Virginia.

His interesting style may come from the fact that he's a citizen of the world. As an army brat, Jesse has lived everywhere.

He first developed an appreciation for tattoo art while living in Germany, then traveled home to the states to study art at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Compared to the Kawaii artists above, Jesse's colors have a slightly muted, almost watercolor look.

You can see his sense of humor in the characters he creates, they have a twisted sensibility to them that seems informed by cartoons like Ren & Stimpy, Animaniacs or Invader Zim.

Common Themes

Jesse creates a lot of quirky critters with large, expressive eyes and exaggerated expressions in his work.

His creatures have an adorable yet frightening quality, and the tension makes for such interesting art.

Perfect for those 90's kids who grew up on quirky humor and strange characters.

Kike Esteras

Based out of his own tattoo shop, Gold St. Tattoo Parlour in Barcelona, Kike blends themes from Neo-traditional tattoo style and new school designs to create his very own signature style.

After tattooing for about a decade, Kike has his signature style on lock.

His color saturation is so smooth, you can zoom right in on it and never see a flaw.

Kike's lines are less bulbous and exaggerated than some other artists in the style.

He keeps everything smooth, but a little more contained.

With bold black outlines and an impressive play between light and shadow, Kike's pieces almost resemble stained glass.

Common Themes

There is a lot of esoteric and religious symbolism in his work.

He does a lot of rose tattoos, skull tattoos, swords and sacred hearts.

Kike Esteras is a nice medium for a woman who wants a new school tattoo, but doesn't want it to be too on the cartoony side.

There is a lovely restraint shown in these pieces that can be a nice option for less ostentatious people.

Alex Strangler

Based out of Las Vegas, Alex Strangler famously tattooed a Hello Kitty design on Katy Perry's middle finger.

Alex works in this interesting style that's been emerging on Instagram- a mix between traditional tattoos, new school designs, and millennial Tumblr humor.

Her whimsical pieces have an inherent wit- highlighting feminist cartoon characters like Daria and Lisa Simpson.

While Alex Strangler's pieces are not large, bulbous and exaggerated like many new school tattoos, the sensibility of the style is there.

If you aren't interested in getting inked but still want to embrace the style, she sells her original designs on t-shirts.

Her most popular drawings at the moment are a mash-up between Beavis and Butthead and Disney Princesses.

Doesn't that perfectly sum up the wry, nostalgic, meme-based pop culture of our time?

Common Themes

As with most new school tattoo artists, in Alex's work pop culture reigns supreme.

The majority of her pieces hark back to MTV in the '90s.

New School Tattoos Ideas

There are countless new school tattoos available online to give you some inspiration.

We've compiled a list of a few of the best new school tattoo designs.

New School Tattoo Sleeves

New school tattoos are so visually striking, it's hard to pick just one design.

Dedicating an entire sleeve to one style is an excellent way to fully explore a concept, painting with all the colors your heart desires.

The New School tattoo sleeves in our gallery below take you on a series of dynamic journeys.

Black & Grey New School Tattoos

So you're not into color tattoos.

You may think that excludes you from the new school club, but it doesn't.

These black and grey new school tattoos are just as fun, just as dynamic, and equally striking as their color counterparts.

Small New School Tattoos

Sometimes a small tattoo makes the most significant impact.

These tattoo designs focus on one appealing image, so there's no guesswork or distracting details.
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A comprehensive guide to New School tattoos: tattoo designs, placement tips, price range and photo gallery.

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New school style tattoos are a rapidly developing and popular tattoo style in recent years. The rapid growth of this style is a clear reflection of the growth and acceptance of the tattoo industry.

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New school tattoos are influenced by old school styles. But with the development of technology and the emergence of more pigments, new school tattoos will be more three-dimensional and richer in color than old school tattoos.

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Looking for awesome ideas for a Gothic tattoo? This list should give you plenty of body art inspiration. Gothic tattoo designs can range in style from the simple to the complex, from the monochrome to the vibrantly colored. The unique Gothic tattoos highlighted on this list represent just a small sampling of all the artistic possibilities a professional tattoo artist can offer the ink enthusiast.

Ideas for Gothic tattoos are nearly endless. Maybe you're looking to make a quieter body art statement on a discreet area. Cute Gothic tattoos like a fairies or butterflies, inked with delicate lines, might be just what you're looking for. This style of tattoo is a popular choice for spots like the shoulder blades or the lower back. Or maybe impact is what you're going for. This list features cool Gothic tattoos like mythical warriors inscribed across the back with bold inks, and demonic faces tattooed across the arms and legs. Still other ink-lovers have chosen to display symbols, angels, and roses on their bodies.

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Gothic tattoos are a form of goth culture. Gothic was originally an artistic style used during the Renaissance to distinguish the medieval period. Keywords: darkness, loneliness, night, curse, horror. This artistic style spawned many related branch developments. Such as architecture, music, literature, and painting. This also includes gothic tattoos.

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Gothic tattoos are a popular tattoo style that features dark, mysterious, and often macabre themes. These tattoos often feature intricate designs, bold lines, and a range of symbolism that reflects the gothic aesthetic. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about gothic tattoos, including their meanings, popular placements, and the history and origins of the gothic style.

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哥特式艺术（法語：Art gothique），又译 哥德式艺术、 歌特式藝術，指的是歐洲 中世紀的一種藝術形態，其風格同時具有神聖性和暗黑性，最常見於宗教建築中，在音樂、繪畫和彫塑上也有很多。該風格起源於12世紀的法国北部，從純粹的羅馬式藝術中發展而來，因其美學風格獨特又強烈，故而在 西歐、 北歐、 南歐、 中歐及大部份 東歐地區中廣泛傳播，至14世纪時形成 国际哥特风格，在15世紀後期迅速被意大利的 文藝復興 式藝術所取代。

哥特式藝術是從古羅馬的藝術中提取靈感，雖然起源於 法國，但是最常使用這個風格的國家卻是 德國，15世紀時大部份歐洲國家的藝術都進入到文藝復興時期，但德國保持了精緻的哥特宮廷風格，一直延續到16世紀才緩慢的進入 文藝復興時期。哥特時期的主要媒介是建築物，但也包含了建築之下的 彫塑、 板畫、 彩繪玻璃、 壁畫和 羊皮紙 手稿，而在其它方面則很抽象，全歐洲各地的發展速度均不相同。

最早的哥特式藝術是 大教堂，隨後是 修道院的牆壁和 廣場中的彫塑，這些藝術品都喜歡展示《 新約》和《 舊約》中的故事， 基督教的聖人們的形象經常以具體的方式被描繪出來。 聖母瑪利亞是早期哥特式的靈感中心，她的形象變又威嚴又溫柔，手抱嬰兒，展現出偉大的母性能量。中期的哥特式雕刻则追求平面装饰性的效果，不再一味要求雙重風格。在哥特後期，隨著 自由貿易和 大學的興起，有能力贊助藝術、並且擁有高識字率的 資產階級的孕育而生，給這批人看的 白話文學 和簡單易懂的藝術品數量增加，最終壓倒了哥特式藝術。為了讓自己的藝術品更好的保存，不至於被時間埋沒，哥特末期的藝術家們會積極的在自己的作品上簽名，所以這一時期可查證的藝術家非常之多，直到20世紀開始其記錄數量才被打破。

哥特式藝術曾被 文藝復興時代的文化工作者認為像 哥德人 一樣野蠻，故得此名。

哥特式藝術基本以黑色為主，加上少許的紅色和白色，在畫面中充斥着死亡安靜的气息。在繪畫風格上，經常使用脸色苍白、 鮮血、 繃帶、姿势扭曲、残缺的 肢體、散落的 翅膀或 锁链等元素；在宗教裝飾上，經常使用 吸血鬼、 管風琴、 蜘蛛網、 古堡、 骷髏、 紅酒、 墓地 等元素，帶有強烈的自我風格。

北歐和 東歐是目前維持歌德式藝術最長的地區，這種風格和原始的維京人、斯拉夫人的美學結合。18世紀，哥特風格在 英國被重新肯定，稱之為" 哥特式复兴"；到了20世紀80年代，英國的音樂界人士又把哥特風格和 龐克、 重金屬、 刺青等聯繫在一起，發展出全新的 哥德次文化 。

哥特式建築的基本構件是 尖拱 （ogival，或稱尖拱券、尖券）和。哥特式建築的魅力來自於比例、光與色彩的美學體驗，即通過對光的形而上的沉思，通過對數與色的象徵性理解，使靈魂擺脫俗世物質的羈絆，迎著神恩之光向著天國飛升。該種建築雖曾於歐洲全境流行，不過在歐洲文藝復興時期，一度頗為被藐視。

1137－1144年，聖鄧尼斯修道院院長 叙热（1081－1151）主持了 聖但尼聖殿的重建。聖但尼修道院教堂始建於8世紀晚期，以早期基督教時期的一位聖徒 聖德尼 （約258年卒）命名。絮熱立志要把這座在法國人心目中具有紀念碑性質的教堂建成全法蘭西的精神中心，激發法國人的愛國主義情感。由絮熱主持重建起來的這座聖但尼教堂被公認為第一所哥特式教堂。

哥特式建築是以法國為中心發展起來的。12世紀是法國哥特式的發生與發展的階段。13世紀，法國哥特式發展至純熟境地， 夏特爾大教堂展示了早期哥特式向盛期哥特式發展的不同風格階段。夏特爾大教堂之後，法國興起大教堂建設高潮，哥特式盛期到來。 蘭斯大教堂、 亞眠大教堂和 博韋大教堂等都是盛期哥特式的偉大作品。13世紀中葉以後，哥特式建築愈發向輕盈和繁飾發展。先後出現了 輻射式（Rayonnant）、 火焰式等晚期哥特式建築。法國哥特式也播及歐洲各地，並在各地形成不同的風格特徵。在英國有 盛飾式（Decorated style）、 垂直式 （Perpendicular）。典型的德國哥特式則綜合了法國盛期哥特式和英國垂直式，以密集小尖塔令人目瞪口呆。義大利的哥特式則更多保留了古典和拜占庭的傳統。

與 哥德式建築 不同，哥德式的繪畫以及雕塑都無法嚴格界定，甚至難以確定某些手法是哥特式的特殊造型語言，但是二者依然有豐富的發展。

充斥着神秘、阴森、恐怖的气氛。

华尔普（Walpole）《奥蓝托城堡》（The Castle of Otranto）

英國作家安·莱德克利夫（Ann Radcliff）的《奥多芙的神秘》（The Mysteries of Udolpho）（1794年），确立了哥特式小说的标准样式。

英國作家M.G.路易斯（Matthew Gregory Lewis）的《僧侣》（The Monk）1796年

玛丽·雪莱（Mary Shelley）的《科学怪人》。

爱伦·坡《厄舍府的倒塌》、《黑猫》。

法國作家加斯东·勒鲁（Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux）《歌剧魅影》（Le fantôme de l'Opéra ）

爱尔兰作家布莱姆·斯托克(Bram Stoker)《德古拉》(Dracula)

美国导演 蒂姆·伯顿《剪刀手爱德华》

哥特式音乐具有悲伤、抑郁、深沉、触动人心等特徵。 浪漫主义 运动中，哥特被认为和黑暗、鬼魅、奇异相连，沉迷于对人类阴暗面的表现。

早期充斥着抑郁厌世情调，音乐既冰冷刺骨，又带着精细的美感，是对于一切 传统音乐的极端藐视。后期是对黑暗压抑、死亡美学、宗教情结、 唯美主义 近乎邪恶的追求。它挖掘放大人类的感情，引发审美和思考的空间，把音乐引发的艺术欣赏上升到哲学思考，进而影响人们的价值体系。

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哥特式艺术（法語：Art gothique），又译 哥德式艺术、 歌特式藝術，指的是歐洲 中世紀的一種藝術形態，其風格同時具有神聖性和暗黑性，最常見於宗教建築中，在音樂、繪畫和彫塑上也有很多。該風格起源於12世紀的法国北部，從純粹的羅馬式藝術中發展而來，因其美學風格獨特又強烈，故而在 西歐、 北歐、 南歐、 中歐及大部份 東歐地區中廣泛傳播，至14世纪時形成 国际哥特风格，在15世紀後期迅速被意大利的 文藝復興 式藝術所取代。 哥特式藝術是從古羅馬的藝術中提取靈感，雖然起源於 法國，但是最常使用這個風格的國家卻是 德國，15世紀時大部份歐洲國家的藝術都進入到文藝復興時期，但德國保持了精緻的哥特宮廷風格，一直延續到16世紀才緩慢的進入 文藝復興時期。哥特時期的主要媒介是建築物，但也包含了建築之下的 彫塑、 板畫、 彩繪玻璃、 壁畫和 羊皮紙 手稿，而在其它方面則很抽象，全歐洲各地的發展速度均不相同。 最早的哥特式藝術是 大教堂，隨後是 修道院的牆壁和 廣場中的彫塑，這些藝術品都喜歡展示《 新約》和《 舊約》中的故事， 基督教的聖人們的形象經常以具體的方式被描繪出來。 聖母瑪利亞是早期哥特式的靈感中心，她的形象變又威嚴又溫柔，手抱嬰兒，展現出偉大的母性能量。中期的哥特式雕刻则追求平面装饰性的效果，不再一味要求雙重風格。在哥特後期，隨著 自由貿易和 大學的興起，有能力贊助藝術、並且擁有高識字率的 資產階級的孕育而生，給這批人看的 白話文學 和簡單易懂的藝術品數量增加，最終壓倒了哥特式藝術。為了讓自己的藝術品更好的保存，不至於被時間埋沒，哥特末期的藝術家們會積極的在自己的作品上簽名，所以這一時期可查證的藝術家非常之多，直到20世紀開始其記錄數量才被打破。 哥特式藝術曾被 文藝復興時代的文化工作者認為像 哥德人 一樣野蠻，故得此名。 哥特式藝術基本以黑色為主，加上少許的紅色和白色，在畫面中充斥着死亡安靜的气息。在繪畫風格上，經常使用脸色苍白、 鮮血、 繃帶、姿势扭曲、残缺的 肢體、散落的 翅膀或 锁链等元素；在宗教裝飾上，經常使用 吸血鬼、 管風琴、 蜘蛛網、 古堡、

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Blackwork tattoos are characterized by their main color being black, sometimes with accents of red or other colors. This is a very inclusive style.

Blackwork originated from tribal tattoos. Tribal tattoos are often represented by totems formed by lines. The way to distinguish tribal tattoos from blackwork is also very simple. Blackwork tattoos can be any black pigment tattoos, but tribal tattoos will definitely use symbolic symbols and other characteristics.

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1. Guides

2. Styles

3. Blackwork

Everything about the origins and stylistic elements of Blackwork tattoos.

Summary

Tribal tattoos make up a large portion of the Blackwork style, however Dark Art, illustrative and graphic art, etching or engraving style, and even lettering or calligraphic scripts have been considered to be within the vein of Blackwork tattooing when only black ink is used.

Any design made up of solely black ink without the addition of color or grey shading can be classified as a Blackwork piece.

The origins of Blackwork lay within ancient tribal tattooing. Polynesian pieces, known for their often abstract patterns made of shapes and swirls in large swaths of black ink, are a huge influence on the style in particular.

1. Styles of Blackwork Tattoos

2. Origins of Blackwork Tattoos

Immediately recognizable by the lack of vivid chroma hues and tints of grey, Blackwork-style tattooing has garnered popularity over the recent years. But, believe it or not, all-black fills and designs are not just a passing trend. In this article we explore the historical origins, contemporary styles, and some artists who have mastered Blackwork tattoos.

Styles of Blackwork Tattoos

Though tribal tattoos do make up a large portion of the Blackwork style, recently other aesthetics have been added to the roster as well. Dark Art, illustrative and graphic art, etching or engraving style, lettering and calligraphic scripts are all considered to be within the vein of Blackwork. In short, the style is a general term for tattoos that are made exclusively with black pigment.

Elements of this style of tattoo include thick outlines and bold, solid, black areas juxtaposed by intentional negative space or 'skin-breaks'. Any design made up of solely black ink without the addition of color or grey shading can be classified as a Blackwork piece.

Origins of Blackwork Tattoos

Although Blackwork tattoos have come to mean something much different in modern days, the origins of the style lay within ancient tribal tattooing.

Polynesian pieces, known for their often abstract patterns made of shapes and swirls in large swaths of black ink, are a huge influence on the style in particular. Curving around the organic contours of the body, these tattoos were usually based on the person's personality, with the tattooist using symbology and tribal iconography to illustrate their life story or legends. Frequently Polynesian tattoos embodied a person's lineage, beliefs or affiliations. They were protective, and absolutely sacred in nature. Polynesian tattooists were regarded almost like shamans or priests who held the divine knowledge of tattooing ritual. It was these ancient aspects of culture that largely influenced Blackwork tattooing of today, and many tattooists that work within the tribal style still hark back to these ancient aesthetics.

Another inspiration for Blackwork tattooing is gleaned from what is typically regarded as Spanish Blackwork, which is actually fine embroidery on fabric. Tightly twisted black silk threads were used either in a counted stitch, or in a freehand manner, on white or light colored linen fabrics. The designs ranged from florals such as labyrinthine illustrations of ivy and blossoms to more complex compositions like stylized graphical knots.

No matter how far these folk arts may seem to be disassociated from contemporary Blackwork tattooing, it helps to recognize the different facets of historical artistic techniques and mediums that inform modern styles and aesthetics. Henna, for instance, can be traced back to the Bronze Age which spans from 1200 BC to 2100 BC. This was 4,000 years ago in the history of humankind, and yet the application of Henna dye, called Mehndi, can easily be connected to present day ornamental and decorative tattoos, most of which are considered a form of Blackwork tattoo simply due to the lack of color. Due to the ancient genesis of Henna, artists who work in this style may also tend towards more tribal or primitive designs. It's all a matter of artistic personal expression and connection.

Blackwork tattoo artists working within the realm of Dark Art tend to have an illustrative approach that gleans inspiration informed by esoterica, alchemy, and other arcane hermetic iconography.

Another aesthetic linked to the esoteric arts is sacred geometry, a Blackwork tattoo style that is extremely popular. From ancient Hindu texts to Plato's idea that God has put perfect geometric structures hidden within the entirety of the natural world, the ideals can be seen in fractals, mandalas, Kepler's Platonic Solid, and more. Setting divine proportions to everything, sacred geometric tattoos often consist of lines, shapes, and dots and are informed by Buddhist, Hindu, and sigil symbology.

With such a vast array of aesthetics and personal approaches included in the overall stylings of Blackwork tattooing, the options are almost limitless. Due to the ease of clarity in design, the way that black ink pops on any skin color, and the fact that it ages incredibly well, makes this particular mode of tattooing adaptable to any design or concept. Since it is infused with the techniques of ancient times, Blackwork is concretely tried and true.

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Everything about the origins and stylistic elements of Blackwork tattoos.

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Tattooing was a form of criminal law in ancient China, which usually took the form of carving and leaving marks on the prisoners' faces. This is to punish offenders by leaving an indelible mark on them. On the other hand, soldiers will be tattooed to prevent deserters.

Regarding this kind of punishment, there is a record in "Zhou Li·Si Xing": After the sentence "The crime of ink is five hundred," Zheng Xuan noted: "Ink means dark. First, carve the face and suffocate it with ink. It is said that if the forehead is carved, it will be a sore, and the ink will suffocate it. The sores cause discoloration."

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A history of Chinese tattoos and Chinese tattooing traditions

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Chinese tattoos have become a raging phenomenon among tattoo enthusiasts of the western world. Chinese tattoos offer beautiful characters with a sense of the exotic and often much deeper meaning than that which lies on the surface.

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After the development of the times, by the Tang Dynasty, tattooing had developed into a custom and hobby. People in the Tang Dynasty used tattoos to decorate themselves and express their thoughts on life.

There are many popular themes, such as: poetry and songs, landscape and flower-and-bird paintings, and Buddhist-related artistic creations.

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The Song Dynasty of ancient China has very positive allusions to tattoos. Yue Fei was a famous general in the Song Dynasty. Before he left home to join the army, his mother tattooed the four words精忠报国 "loyalty and devotion to the country" on his back.