The background and evolution of rose tattoos
Rose tattoos are among some the older, more classic tattoo
designs. Like hearts, anchors, and the infamous "Mom" tattoo,
tattoos of roses hearken back to a different time when tattoos were
associated with a more rough-and-tumble crowd. A tough man with a
tattoo of a rose was an interesting display of sensitivity.
Tennessee Williams even wrote a play where such a tattoo figured
so prominently that it ended up being the title of the work --
The Rose Tattoo. It furthered the idea of strong, masculine,
rough men getting tattoos that display a different, more sensitive
side in the public eye. Tattooing was not a mainstream practice in
those days.
However, that's changed and tattoos of roses have as well. The
old school, simple design of the rose has given way to much more
varied designs. Instead roses getting tattooed with skulls, swords,
or "Mom," you seem them more often done in a tribal manner or a more
detailed, new school design. Because tattooing has grown more
popular among the mainstream, men and women both are getting tattoos
of roses.
The evolving nature of this tattoo reflects the colorful history
of body art in general. Design elements and tattooing styles have
changed so much as the associations toward people with tattoos have
changed. Tattoos with shading for added depth or black, more
abstract tribal ones now replace flat, unrealistic looking roses.
Tattoos are fun to get, but learning about their history adds an
added element of appeal to tattooing.
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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