Clerk, Carol
Vintage Tattoos : A Sourcebook for Old-School Designs and Tattoo Artists Carol Clerk - London SevenOaks 2012 - 255 Pages PB 21x21 cm
Include Color Illustration, Reading Resources and Index
"With its nautical symbolism, hearts and daggers, ribbon banners and scantily clad women, old-school tattoo designs reveal the history of an art form as well as a fascinating subculture. Showcasing the artistry inherent in authentic and historical 'flash' art, Vintage Tattoos explores the bold, colourful and enduringly popular designs that were perfected across two World Wars, delving into the colourful lives of the era's most famous practitioners. Each chapter focuses on a particular group of tattoos, beginning with the circus displays that kickstarted the golden age of vintage design, through maritime and patriotic emblems, and culminating in the current revival of this genre of tattoo art."--Jacket.
9781862007857
Tattooing
391.65
Vintage Tattoos : A Sourcebook for Old-School Designs and Tattoo Artists Carol Clerk - London SevenOaks 2012 - 255 Pages PB 21x21 cm
Include Color Illustration, Reading Resources and Index
"With its nautical symbolism, hearts and daggers, ribbon banners and scantily clad women, old-school tattoo designs reveal the history of an art form as well as a fascinating subculture. Showcasing the artistry inherent in authentic and historical 'flash' art, Vintage Tattoos explores the bold, colourful and enduringly popular designs that were perfected across two World Wars, delving into the colourful lives of the era's most famous practitioners. Each chapter focuses on a particular group of tattoos, beginning with the circus displays that kickstarted the golden age of vintage design, through maritime and patriotic emblems, and culminating in the current revival of this genre of tattoo art."--Jacket.
9781862007857
Tattooing
391.65