Fist: meaning
The clenched fist as a symbol of greeting of the German organization "Roth Front" among the "left" became very famous all over the world. Its representatives raised a half-bent hand with a clenched fist, thus recognizing each other. The gesture signified cooperation with the Roth Front, unity and cohesion.
In 1930, a similar gesture was used by the fighters against fascism in Spain during the Civil War. Soldiers of the USSR also took part in it. The participants in the war fought for the victory of the International, wanting to unite the proletariat around the world. In 1944, when the Red Army liberated Bulgarian prisoners from concentration camps, the clenched fist was used as a sign of gratitude to their saviors.
In Albania, it was compulsory for pioneers and soldiers to raise a clenched fist. The gesture signified affiliation with the Communist Party. Yugoslav partisans fought fascism by shouting special blanks in demonstrations and raising their fist upward. In a salute, one of them would say "Death to Fascism!" and the other would respond with "Freedom to the People!" At the same time they clenched their hands into fists.
A tattoo with such a gesture means struggle, resistance and disagreement with the established rules. The owners of this tattoo inform others that they do not want to do someone else's will and will stand up for their interests to the end. Such people have a rebellious spirit, a strong will and determination. They will not go with the flow, uncomplainingly submitting to others. Usually people with leadership qualities, taking an active part in public life get tattoos.
A man clenches his fingers in a state of anger and rage. In that moment, events occur with which he disagrees. The tattoo indicates that its owner will not calmly stand aside and observe the situation, which he does not like. Such a person is able to defend his interests, fight for justice and truth.
Such a gesture can have two interpretations. On the one hand, a person takes such a position of the hands unconsciously, when he cannot cope with his emotions. In this case, the tattoo means hidden and repressed anger. The person does not feel like a master of the situation and can suddenly and secretly strike an opponent to change the situation in his direction.
But there are cases when a clenched fist is quite a conscious gesture. A person openly and purposefully threatens an opponent and warns of the adverse consequences of his action. In this context, the tattoo signifies determination, the protection of one's interests, a strong will and the ability to stand up for oneself.
A tattoo can be a sign of infantilism and youthful rebelliousness. There are people who are forever stuck in adolescence, when they used their rebellious behavior to achieve their goals from those around them. Such people do not believe in the abundance of the world and have a psychology of scarcity. They believe that they can only get what they want by force.
In political situations this gesture is used to make the speech more convincing and powerful. There is no aggression in this case, but a will and determination to act. Parents show their children their fist in order to convey the message more vividly. The fist indicates that the person is not just saying idle words and is ready to carry out his threats.
Choice of drawing
Yes, modern society is growing spiritually. Less and less often is the tattoo perceived as a marker of criminality or detachment from the world. But there is another unspoken rule against tattooing the brush. It is related only to the occupation of the person, his profession.
Public people, law enforcement officers, politicians, big businessmen try to avoid applying tattoos to the brush.
We repeat that the rule is unspoken. And here the choice of a subject of drawing, color composition of a tattoo on a brush has no prohibition. You can apply any image, their division into male and female is present, but not always observed.
Female:
- flowers, leaves
- bracelets, bows
- geometrical signs
- Hearts, sacred symbols, zodiac signs.
Men's:
- geometry, ornaments
- Celtic, ancient Slavic symbols
- amulets, Tibetan or Indian mandalas
- wind rose, clock, compass.
There are a lot of themes. They are often equally popular with men, women and girls. For example, the skull. Everyone puts into it their own meaning and significance. But they are all inherent in a common style - minimalism. Although modern ways to apply the tattoo and allow you to convey the finest detail pattern.
Often it is not only the drawing that counts, but the place where it is applied. Thus, the mouth of a predatory tiger spectacularly looks at the clenched man's fist. In fact, the fist and becomes the head of the tiger.
Everything depends on the level of tattoo-master, the complexity of the original drawing, photo, sketch, from the desire of the customer, the ability to improvise, compromise. Often the tattoo on the brush is not a separate image. It complements a drawing or is included as a whole in a general composition applied from a neck to a brush. Such volumetric tattoos are popular on the outer side of the palm and forearm at the same time.
If we consider the hand in detail, the open, outer phalanxes of the fingers allow you to effectively put on them inscriptions, numbers, names, slogans.
The choice of pattern colors for men is varied. But for women, it's probably worth combining with their favorite color of nail polish.
If with the subject of the drawing, color, place of the brush to sort out quite easily, then there is in such a tattoo one big difficulty. It is exclusively physical. The applied tattoo is not healed in one moment. The drawing has to settle down in its place. This can take from several days to two to three weeks. Therefore, it is better to do a brush tattoo while on vacation.
Sacrifice your ego if you have to choose between service, work, family opinion and a brush tattoo. Ideally, it's a compromise. After all, the hand is not the only part of the body suitable for tattoos. In all other cases, follow the recommendations of professional body art masters only.
The meaning of the tattoo for girls
Such a tattoo is chosen by bold and decisive girls who have a strong character and will. They occupy leadership positions in society, and people listen to their opinion. Tattoo may indicate affiliation with a particular political current, if portrayed next to the appropriate symbols.
Fist with a rose or other flower indicates duality of character. The owners of such a tattoo in difficult situations can show courage, bravery and determination, and in simple life be gentle and romantic.
Peculiarities of application
Technically, it is possible to make a tattoo on the hands. But they possess a minimally thin layer of subcutaneous fat. And the number of nerve endings on them is quite large. Therefore, the process of tattooing the hand is moderately or fairly painful.
It all depends on the individual pain threshold. Of medical, physiological problems, this is probably the only one. But the question of the attitude of society to the fact of the tattoo on the hand, to its semantic content is very sensitive. But first, let's describe the main pros and cons of the brush tattoo. The pluses, of course, include the opportunity to:
- Express your individuality, uniqueness
- demonstration of their outlook
- Show the openness of yourself, your actions
- Observe the picture yourself in any environment and at any time.
The key disadvantage, in addition to the painful application, one - the easy readability of the tattoo in a public place. This is both a weakness and a strength.
If a person wants to assert himself, to demonstrate his chosen path in life, then the brush is the best place to apply the tattoo. Difficulties can arise with a sudden, age or other reason for a change of outlook. And removing a tattoo is also difficult, not cheap and will take time.
The meaning of tattoos for men
Young men and without a tattoo have strong fists, so the tattoo may indicate a lack of inner strength. Such a body drawing is a strong talisman for men who lack the courage to stand up for their own opinions.
If the tattoo padding follower of a political organization or a representative of a subculture, next to the main picture indicate a specific symbol. For example, rockers next to the fist may depict a guitar. In this case, the tattoo indicates that its owner will defend his music and fight with its opponents.
The hand - where it is allowed and where it is not.
Under the category of prohibition or permission fall under the part of the hand only conditionally. Everyone decides for himself. The reason for this choice is purely pragmatic, and not inspired by the opinion of society or the recommendation of medicine. The back side, including the phalanges of the fingers, is suitable for tattoos.
The open palm, wrist have a large curve, often the skin in these places is subjected to the formation of folds on it. This will lead to a rapid abrasion of the previously drawn tattoo. He can lose his color saturation. To a tattoo on a hand in general it is necessary to treat attentively. Hands are the most often washed part of the body. Therefore, only professionally performed tattoo will remain for a long time.
Two fists
Two crossed hands with fists indicates an extreme degree of anger. The person communicates that he or she does not intend to tolerate any more and is determined towards the object of his or her anger. People who have lived a long time in a situation of pressure and subjugation can get a tattoo. If the fists hit each other, such a tattoo symbolizes the ability of its owner to be a friend and act as a team. For such people have meanings such as loyalty, responsibility and mutual support.
Meaning of male tattoos
Men more often than girls when choosing a tattoo emphasize the meaning. While for women the graceful drawing on the body is primarily an ornament, men are more eager to express themselves, to show the world their "self" through a tattoo.
Photos of meaningful tattoos:
Images can tell about what subculture their owner refers to, the kind of his activity, religious beliefs, values, worldview, personal characteristics, social status, stages of life's journey.
Men's tattoos are usually brutal, aggressive - they are associated with strength, power, determination.
Although, of course, can meet and romantic version.
The most popular images:
| Category | Examples |
| Wild predators. | Tiger, lion, panther, wolf, lynx, fox, bear |
| Large herbivores | Bull, rhinoceros, buffalo, deer |
| Birds | Eagle, swallow, owl, owl, raven, pigeon. |
| Reptiles | Snake, Lizard |
| Arthropods | Spider, scorpion |
| Paraphernalia | Cross, anchor, emblem, lighthouse, helm |
| Elements | Flame |
| Flowers | Rose, plant ornament |
| Masks | Joker, Gorgon Medusa. |
| Human Images | Portrait of a woman, celebrities, icons, angel, knight, samurai, bogatyr, valkyrie, gladiator |
| Inanimate objects | Stars, skull, skeleton, spider, feather, crown |
| Weapons | Knife, dagger, sword, pistol, revolver, axe. |
| Symbols | Triangle, eye, Rose of the Winds, sun. |
| Sea creatures | Dolphin, shark, starfish |
| Patterns | Bracelet, barcode, various ornaments |
| Mythical creatures | Dragon, unicorn, griffin. |
Tiger, panther, eagle, lynx
The graceful, deadly representatives of the cat family are preferred by people with a strong will and a combative character - because these animals have always been associated with the image of a warrior - a fearless, valiant, tough, courageous, aware of military cunning, a true leader. The same can be said about fans of the eagle - the symbol of victory.
The lion, the bear, the crown
The lion, as we know, the king of beasts, and the bear - the master of the taiga. A man who chooses the image of these animals is distinguished by a certain power in character and at the same time a quiet self-confidence, gravity, commitment to tradition. And, of course, the crown speaks of the desire to lead and control.
Fox, deer
These pictures are chosen by those who are keen on the East. In Japan and China, these animals are symbols of wealth, nobility and self-improvement.
Bull, rhinoceros, buffalo
These mammals represent strength, protection, power, unpredictability. The presence of human tattoos in the form of a bull is often evidence of a criminal past.
Owl, owl, raven, wolf, snake
All these creatures are united by night, mystery, wisdom, magic, loneliness, loyalty.
Dove, swallow, feather
These feathered birds are a sign of hope, peace, good news, purity, reconciliation, forgiveness. Tattoo with these birds can mean the beginning of a new life, faith in the best.
Spider, scorpion, skulls, spider web
Tattoos with a death theme are incredibly cool and look menacing.
Sometimes a scorpion and spider mean drug addiction.
Marine Themes
The nautical theme is popular primarily with sailors. The image of the ship protected from shipwrecks, the anchor guarded against death, and the dolphin was considered a symbol of good luck at sea.
But this cute friendly animal is also a romantic one. Love for the theme of the sea gives away a romantic who dreams of adventure, travel, danger.
Cross
The cross was drawn on the body back in pagan times - then it meant the union between a man and a woman, with the advent of Christianity added religious meaning - and later military themes. Today, it's one of the most popular tattoos. The cross is also pinned in memory of a loved one.
Flame
Flame of fire has fascinated people since ancient times, fire was worshiped, it was associated with the gods. The flame - the destruction to the ground, the fury, death, war - at the same time, life, light, warmth, creation.
This is the symbol of the unrestrained, free-spirited nature of the person who wears the tattoo, hates routine and seeks to live each day as the last.
Flowers, ornaments
Uncomplicated floral motifs in the men's tattoos are usually in addition to the main pattern. Tattooing in the form of a barcode, a variety of geometric ornaments usually serve simply as a decoration without any subtext.
Fantastic creatures
Such original tattoos attract extraordinary personalities.
Faces
Someone whose portrait is scrawled on the body is an object of worship - be it an icon, a mysterious stranger or a rock star.
Weapons, warriors
Military business - a typical male occupation since the beginning of time, a passion for weapons, admiration for military valor are reflected in the tattoo.
