Old School Tattoo Meaning
Old school tattoos styles have a strong story. This is a traditionaltattoo style that influencing mainly from American culture. the grounds of Old school tattoos are very classic and codified, each pattern having very specific meaning. This is the tattoo echole that has always worn by the followers of rock’n'roll, rockabilly, by bikers, but also, originally, by the sea or by convicts as a result visually and by extension … The Old School tattoo is characterized by a thick, bright colors and varied little shade. It is a simple and refined style, which still represents the quintessential western tattoos from the historical meanings of the reasons for choice. In modern times when the tribal tattoo designs and black and shades of gray are the most popular, flashy colors of the tattoo old school still represent an important step to be taken in the acceptance of tattoos in society in Europe. The old school tattoo is actually much more common in the United States on this side of the Atlantic, and is still in the collective unconscious of the tattoo bad boys, making it a style not well accepted and retains its connotation original rebel.
Popularized in the 20 to 40, the old school tattoos consisted of broad strokes because the machines did not have the precision of those used today are often handmade crafts made of needles and carbon black. Grounds must be simple in order to remain visible over time, the features should not be too close not to drool on each other, the ink spread under the skin over time. The popularity of these simple tattoo patterns and meaning are strong old school style with a large following today. Conventions whole are dedicated across the Atlantic, as the Tattoo Expo St. Louis mounted by Lyle Tuttle and his “Tattoo Art Museum,” and many tattoo artists specialize in these plots. Today, the wave of the new school tattoo contains the codes and symbolism of the tattoo designs Old school by adapting the techniques and artistry of tattoo artists today who take liberties with the traditional forms of reasons, by readjusting the taste of the day for a final render most current and in tune with our times. Therefore, rather than opposition style considering the new school as a natural evolution of the same style.
List of grounds traditionally used in the tattoo old school:
The patterns of animals, fish and birds:
Eagle
Dog
Owl or owls
Ladybug
Humming-bird
Dragon: See more information on the symbolism of the dragon tattoo and its representations
Swallows and other birds: All about the symbolism of the Swallow Tattoo
Dragonfly
Panther
Papillon: all about the symbolism of the butterfly
Fish: Carp or shark
Beetle
Serpent: all about the symbolism of the serpent tattoo
Siren
Cobweb
The reasons of navigation and marine:
Anchor Marine
Ship: frigate or clipper
Military Symbols, US Marine, Navy, Air Force or other
Symbols and sea water
Marine and sailor’s grave
Other reasons for the old school tattoo:
Angel wings
8 ball pool
Cherry cherry or cherry blossoms
Figures: 13, 7, 9
Heart: More on the hearts of old school tattoos
Crown
Crosses and religious symbols
Dirk, dagger, sword
Dice
Playing cards, playing cards, Ace of Spades, Ace of Clubs
Diamond
Flag
Stars, star nautical star and two-tone: learn more about the symbolism of star tattoo
Horseshoe
Fleur de Lys
Harley Davidson
Indian and Native American symbols
Microphone, guitar
Nodes
Patriotic
Pin-up
Razor
Rose: symbolism of the rose in the old school tattoo
Tape
4 leaf clover
Skulls and skulls, skull Mexican skeleton, see the article on tattoo skull and its symbolism
Symbols used to visually link the tattoo
The performances of five elements: fire, flame, Wed, water, waves
The messages written on parchment, as “Man’s Ruin,” “Homeward Bound,” “Rock of Ages”
The blood
A few celebrities whose body ink tattoo old school is oriented: Beatrice Martin, aka Heart of Pirate, Johnny Depp, Chris Andersen or Amy Winehouse
