{"product_id":"irezumi-japanese-tattoo-art-and-artists-9784805321102","title":"Irezumi: Japanese Tattoo Art and Artists","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe ultimate guide to Japanese tattoos, featuring famous tattoo artists and the myths, symbols and stories behind their work.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake an immersive journey into the world of Japanese tattooing where the body becomes a living canvas for ancient stories, myths and symbols. This richly illustrated volume traces the evolution of Japanese tattoos from the earliest times to the modern era, exploring how a once-marginalized practice has become the world's most visually powerful tattooing tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly researched and illustrated with 270 color photographs and artworks, this book illuminates all aspects of the traditional Japanese tattooist's art, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe ancient origins of Japanese tattoos,\u003c\/b\u003e from markings found on \u003ci\u003edogu\u003c\/i\u003e clay figurines and \u003ci\u003ehaniwa\u003c\/i\u003e funerary figures to early references in the \u003ci\u003eKojiki\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNihon Shoki\u003c\/i\u003e foundation myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePunitive tattoos used to brand criminals,\u003c\/b\u003e often identifying the wearer's crime, place of origin and social exclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLove tattoos\u003c\/b\u003e — tiny pledges of devotion exchanged between courtesans and clients in the pleasure quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eItazurabori\u003c\/i\u003e tattoos used by thieves,\u003c\/b\u003e gangs and other groups as marks of belonging and for protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorimono full-body tattoos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e depicting legendary heroes, deities, animals and flowers to symbolize vitality and endurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlus many other types of traditional Japanese tattoos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Costanza Brogi's book also presents the work of Japan's best-known tattoo artists, including Horiuno I, the master who transformed traditional tattooing into high art; Horiuno II, who epitomized the cultural refinement of old Tokyo; and Horiyoshi III, the internationally recognized artist responsible for modernizing the traditional styles. It explores the tools and techniques behind the art, showcasing how these masters balance inherited rules with personal vision, preserving the spirit of traditional tattooing while continually adapting it for new generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA must-read for all tattoo enthusiasts and tattoo artist as well as anyone interested in Japanese art and culture!","brand":"Costanza Brogi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49089985937659,"sku":"9784805321102","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_52ba8b00-9a19-4c63-b950-373eb8c789b2.jpg?v=1784889947","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/irezumi-japanese-tattoo-art-and-artists-9784805321102","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}