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Traditional Japanese design elements


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Hi Folks,

I'm curious about the elements of the traditional Japanese tattoos. I've found a few pieces of information but not very much. Was there a discussion on this form about that topic I might have missed (and someone could point me to?) Or is there a website or book that someone could suggest? I've been looking at some google images of woodblock prints but for this kind of thing (visual images) I usually need written/verbal direction to help me identify elements and patterns.

Thanks,

Dude

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The Japanese images that appeal the most to me consist of some animate (or spirit) object, plant life, and weather effect.

e.g.

1 Tiger- peony - wind bars

2 Koi - cherry blossoms - waves

3 Kitsune - spidermums - fire

4 Snake - maple leaves - vortex

...any more or any less seems to screw it up for me. I didn't read this in any book, but my theory seems to hold try for my own aesthetic anyhow.

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