Category: Major Project

Symbolism was originally a literary movement and was created In response to realism and naturalism. It focused on using imagination instead of observation, with artists and writers now using their dreams, visions and mythology to create art and other forms of media. Symbolism was most prevalent in European countries such as France and Belgium, it was often associated with French poets such as Stephane Mallarme and Arthur Rimbaud who rejected the idea of realism in poetry and instead believed that … Continue reading “The Symbolism Movement”

In this research dossier, we will delve into the fascinating world of symbolism and it’s importance in the rich history of tattoo design. Symbolism has been an important aspect in all areas of design over the ages from graphic design to illustration, and in recent years (as tattooing has risen in popularity) we ask what place symbolism has in modern and ancient practises of tattoo art. Charles Peirce defines a symbol as an image we attach meaning to – whether … Continue reading “Project Overview”