Tattoo mask - sketches and meanings, placement, interesting photos

History of the tattoo mask

To understand the meaning, the meaning of the mask, the reason for its choice will help to answer a simple question - why do people do tattoos at all? Nowadays, the answer to this will be the following justifications:

• Maintaining an image.
• Expression of individuality, style.
• Belonging to a certain outlook, hobby.
• A way of self-expression.
• Hiding skin imperfections.

All these reasons are characteristic of extraordinary personalities. Many of them are musicians, singers, representatives of fashion trends, for example, bikers. But such people do not fully expose themselves.

They leave something only in their own world. And the boundary between these worlds is the mask. It is only a kind of visual screen, a wall. What is important to such people is what is behind it, what is important is the mystery itself, not the drawing. The mask is only a shield and an indicator of the intrigue itself, the mystery, the hidden self. At the same time there are connoisseurs of tattoos, who are fascinated by the mask itself, its appearance, belonging to its historical and geographical past.

Masks have two homelands - theater and religion. In ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, masks hid an actor's gender, his social status, and amplified his voice. In pagan cults, initiation, a rite of passage from one world to another, was important. That is why masks are not in demand in monotheism today. The meaning of the mask is a game of fiction or reality.

Hiding from society or from oneself. This theatrical and religious attribute has a long history, so it is easy to divide the mask into types.

Types of Tattoo Mask.

Each person who wants to do such a tattoo, will find his individual, personal variant. Let's describe only the most famous of the types:

• Venetian. Suitable for people with a high spirituality. It is chosen as a symbol of equality of all members of society, regardless of social, financial status. The meaning of the mask is laid down by Italian carnivals, where it hid all the differences of the participants.
• Theatrical. Classic dichotomy, duality, polarity. Favored by people in the art and movie worlds. Embodying a playful nature, fickleness, mischief, young enthusiasm.
• Hollywood. A new trend in body art and the type of masks in general. Their appearance has moved from the cinema screen (horror, thrillers, mysticism) to the world of tattoos. As an example, the mask of Hannibal Lecter.
• Death. Almost a cult image. The classic of such a mask is the image of a mortal woman's face in beautiful lace. In fact, this image does not call for death, but rather protects from it. It is quite suitable for people of heroic professions.
• Maori. The second name of the mask is Tiki. This is a Polynesian ritual object. The islanders themselves carve it out of a teak tree. Today, such a tattoo is more popular among men. Symbolizes protection from evil demons and spirits. An element of protection, a talisman.
• Clown. Like the theatrical, this mask consists of two polar beginnings - sadness and joy.
• Demon of Chania. Red horns, a sinister image. Originally from Japan. In essence, a feminine feminine fatal image. Suitable for all bossy natures, executives.

Of particular note are the Venetian ones. There are several and the most famous are:

• Doctor Plague. She has a long, hooked nose. These were worn by doctors in the Middle Ages. They believed that these amulets would save them from infection. Symbolizes in the tattoo vigilance and caution in life.
• Columbine or maid. In Italian plays, these characters were the "gray cardinals" of the plot. In the world of tattoos, they are chosen by cunning, calculating ladies.
• Bauta, the scarecrow. A triangular, outlined face. Scares away bad luck.

Places to apply the tattoo Mask.

Our civilization is growing spiritually, but this growth has not yet finished. Therefore, the place tattoo tattoo mask is a number of tacit restrictions. More precisely, one - it is a person. The prohibition is not categorical, it all depends on the situation. And although the mask must initially hide the face of its owner, in the world of body art it is not always taken literally.

A good choice for a Mask tattoo on the body would be:

• Forearm.
• Shoulder.
• Thigh.
• Chest.
• Neck.
• Back.

The mask is an element more invented in art. Therefore, you will need an artistic image to apply it. A photo of a particular mask can most likely be found on the Internet. Any color is possible, monochrome, polychrome. In Japanese and Polynesian motifs, multicolor is especially appropriate.

The types of artistic styles are also varied, depending on the professionalism of the master. But realism is more appropriate, the mask is still a subject of the real world. Stylistically bright, Venetian, it is better to place on the hands. This is the open part of the body.

Not bad look masks on the legs, especially on the calves. The reason for this is the pairing of some themes of mask tattoos - theatrical, clownish. Duplicated on the arms and legs tattoos in general look spectacular. A large overlapping area allows you to hide the skin scars well. And to prevent mistakes when applying a tattoo, it is worth choosing a proven salon, an experienced master.

Photo ideas of tattoos with a mask