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The Tattoo Encyclopedia - by Terisa Green (Paperback)

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  • A unique illustrated reference on the origins and meanings of nearly one thousand tattoo symbols that serves as a guide for choosing a personal image and provides a fascinating look at the tattoo as a work of art.
  • About the Author: Terisa Green, PhD, is an archaeologist and Research Associate at the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA.
  • 304 Pages
  • Art, Body Art & Tattooing

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About the Book



This one-of-a-kind illustrated reference to the origins and meanings of nearly 1,000 tattoo symbols from around the world is at once an unmatched guide for choosing a personal image and a fascinating look at the tattoo as a work of art.



Book Synopsis



A unique illustrated reference on the origins and meanings of nearly one thousand tattoo symbols that serves as a guide for choosing a personal image and provides a fascinating look at the tattoo as a work of art.

Tattoos continue to move into the mainstream and grow in popularity with each passing day. For people contemplating getting a tattoo, however, the choice of images can be overwhelming. A comprehensive, informative exploration of the colorful world of tattoos, The Tattoo Encyclopedia presents concise descriptions of symbols both common and unusual and sheds light on their historic, religious, and cultural significance.
Organized in a convenient A-to-Z format, cross-referenced, indexed by category, and illustrated with three hundred samples of authentic tattoo line art, this book features a stunning array of images ranging from ancient Buddhist and Chinese designs to those sported by twenty-first-century bikers. The definition of each symbol includes the widely accepted interpretation based on historical fact and cultural source, as well as various interpretations that have developed across different cultures and time periods.
Whether choosing a personally significant tattoo, wanting to learn more about a symbol, or simply being interested in tattoos as a form of art and body decoration, readers will discover the richness of tattoo culture in The Tattoo Encyclopedia.



About the Author



Terisa Green, PhD, is an archaeologist and Research Associate at the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. She also has a tattoo covering the length and width of her back--in the eyes of the tattoo community, there is no substitute for being "inked" and no more vital qualification for being able to do the topic justice. She teaches regularly, participates in public outreach projects, and speaks at museums and archaeological societies.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.66 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: .93 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Body Art & Tattooing
Genre: Art
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Terisa Green
Language: English
Street Date: August 12, 2003
TCIN: 76986535
UPC: 9780743223294
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-7985
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.69 inches length x 6.66 inches width x 9.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.93 pounds
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