Function of Tattoo Images

Function of Tattoo Images

Function of tattoo images on the human body is different - aesthetic, protective, healing, ritual, religious, intimidating or representative. In short, the tattoo as a sign of collective identity, as a symbol of initiation, such as magic importance or aesthetics or esthetic of the body.


Function of Tattoo Images

A tattoo is certainly one of the most effective forms of non-verbal communication, it can easily be the affiliation some subculture groups (eg punkers, lesbians, Hell's Angels...). Through tattoo announce their identity and allow identify. Tattooing is the kind of explicit visual departure from the mainstream and radical rejection and the establishment of its prescribed norms and codes behavior.


Function of Tattoo Images

Traditional Tattoos-Japanese Tattoo

Japanese tattoos are known for their full body styling, bold lines, historic patterns and traditional images. The techniques for tattooing that developed in Japan used hand tools, and it wasn’t until the mid 20th century that machines first came to Japanese tattooing.


Japanese Tattoo

Japanese tattoo is called “irezumi” or “horimono” in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering. Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it’s becoming popular for Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos.

Japanese Tattoo