Description: Lexicon of Tribal Tattoos by Radomir Fiksa A visual record of nearly 650 images of tattoos and motifs from African, Asian, the Pacific, South American and North American cultures. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tattoos have played an important role in human culture for thousands of years. Ideal for the tattoo artist, anthropologist, or tattoo fan, this visual lexicon covers tattoos from hundreds of different cultures and lists meanings, reasons for wearing, rites of passage, and indicates placement for thousands of individual tattoos. Complete with nearly 650 illustrations, the book breaks down the symbology of these tattoos, indicating the origin and significance of motifs from tattoo cultures that still exist and those that have been lost to history. The breadth and depth of this information serves to inspire todays tattoo artist and expand the knowledge of this ancient and global phenomena. AUTHOR: A professional tattoo artist from the Czech Republic, Radomir Fiksa writes articles and books on tattoo art and body modification. He is the founder of Provocative Tattoo, where he trains future tattoo artists. 640 b/w images Author Biography A professional tattoo artist from the Czech Republic, Radomir Fiksa writes articles and books on tattoo art and body modification. He is the founder of Provocative Tattoo, where he trains future tattoo artists. Long Description Tattoos have played an important role in human culture for thousands of years. Ideal for the tattoo artist, anthropologist, or tattoo fan, this visual lexicon covers tattoos from hundreds of different cultures and lists meanings, reasons for wearing, and rites of passage and indicates placement for thousands of individual tattoos. Complete with nearly 650 illustrations, the book breaks down the symbology of these tattoos, indicating the origin and significance of motifs from tattoo cultures that still exist and those that have been lost to history. The breadth and depth of this information serve to inspire todays tattoo artist and expand the knowledge of this ancient and global phenomenon. Review Quote Tattoos have played an important role in our history.This lexicon contains a large number of symbols and their descriptions across cultures, both still living and extinct, from around the world...helps to encourage inspiration and the knowledge important for the selection of the motif or for the acquisition of new knowledge for the tattoo fans.-from the prefaceTattoos have played an important role in our history, they had its meaning and there was a reason for its wearing or its placement and the tattoo holder frequently had to earn it.The lexicon contains a large number of symbols and their descriptions across cultures, both still living and extinct, from around the world. Lexicon not only brings the indication of the origin and significance of motifs, but also brings the images of many. Feature Visual record of hundreds of traditional tattoos from global cultures, some extinct, some still carrying on Nearly 650 images of tattoos and motifs from cultures from Africa, Asia, South and North America, and the Pacific Learn the significance of where tattoos are placed on the body, motifs, and rites of passages Description for Sales People Visual record of hundreds of traditional tattoos from global cultures, some extinct, some still carrying on Nearly 650 images of tattoos and motifs from cultures from Africa, Asia, South and North America, and the Pacific Learn the significance of where tattoos are placed on the body, motifs, and rites of passages Description for Bookstore Visual record of hundreds of traditional tattoos from global cultures, some extinct, some still carrying on Nearly 650 images of tattoos and motifs from cultures from Africa, Asia, South and North America, and the Pacific Learn the significance of where tattoos are placed on the body, motifs, and rites of passages Details ISBN0764355651 Author Radomir Fiksa Pages 240 ISBN-10 0764355651 ISBN-13 9780764355653 Format Hardcover Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Subtitle Motifs, Meanings, and Origins Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States DEWEY 391.65 Year 2019 Short Title Lexicon of Tribal Tattoos Language English AU Release Date 2019-01-28 NZ Release Date 2019-01-28 US Release Date 2019-01-28 Publication Date 2019-01-28 UK Release Date 2019-01-28 Audience General Illustrations 640 b/w illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135669999;
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ISBN-13: 9780764355653
Book Title: Lexicon of Tribal Tattoos
Subject Area: Regional History
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Width: 152 mm
Author: Radomir Fiksa
Publication Name: Lexicon of Tribal Tattoos: Motifs, Meanings and Origins
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing LTD
Publication Year: 2019
Type: Textbook
Number of Pages: 240 Pages