The POLYNESIAN TATTOO Handbook Vol.2: An in-depth study of Polynesian tattoos and of their foundational symbols - Softcover

Gemori, Roberto

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8894205657 ISBN 13: 9788894205657

Publisher: isbn.it, 2018

Synopsis

The WHAT, WHY, and HOW of Polynesian Tattoos.Each tattoo is made up of several smaller elements, comparable to building blocks, which are selected based on their meaning and then assembled together in a coded order to create the final piece.JUST AS SENTENCES CONVEY MEANING IF THEIR WORDS ARE CHOSEN AND JOINED PROPERLY, SO DO POLYNESIAN TATTOOS IF THEY ARE PROPERLY DESIGNED.Accurate information is generally very hard to find, but this is not the standard tattoo book; it's a practical guide unpacking the five main Polynesian styles: Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian, and Maori tattooing, with over 400 symbols and variants along with their meanings, fully illustrated with more than 550 images and with 15 original tattoos deconstructed to their basic elements and thoroughly explained.Each Polynesian style of tattooing is presented with a historical and cultural introduction, highlighting the traditional symbols and their meanings. Fifteen original designs and their stories are examined, showing how to identify and understand their building elements and explaining how they interact with each other to compose a meaningful tattoo. All the original tattoos are broken up into their main parts, outlined for clearer identification. The main parts are then inspected further, revealing the basic building elements and symbols, grouped by meaning.This book comes as an in-depth follow-up to The POLYNESIAN TATTOO Handbook and it extends the study of Polynesian tattoo styles and designs to help understand their origins and purpose, their symbolism, and their creation guidelines, making it the perfect resource for both those looking to get a Polynesian tattoo and those who already have it and want to know more about its meanings.

About this title

About the Author

Roberto Gemori has been designing tattoos professionally for more than a decade.
He has always been fascinated by myths and legends from around the world, as they often reveal the soul of a culture better than its historical records. Behind every myth there is always a truth, evident or hidden, that reflects the dreams, beliefs, and views of a particular culture, and art is the key to their understanding.
Among all arts, tattooing in particular is one that remains true to the roots of a people, and this is especially the case in Polynesia, where it is deeply related and interconnected to everyday life.
Gemori has studied Polynesian art and symbolism for twenty years, and through Polynesian designs he creates beautiful, rich, and meaningful tattoos. His designs are published on TattooTribes.com and appear in specialized magazines. When not designing, he writes books on Polynesian tattoos to foster understanding and appreciation of this beautiful form of art.

Review

 "This is a book like I've never seen the like before—or even dreamt of!"

"The Bible of Polynesian tattoos just became a reality!"

 "It's perfect to the smallest detail. The passion and research put into this book are evident on each and every page. Amazing."

Edition details

• Publisher: isbn.it
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 8894205657
• ISBN 13: 9788894205657
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208