Tattoo of anarchy on the shoulder
Anarchy is not a form of government, but a state of mind. Anarchist always knows what he is fighting against. His goal is to overthrow obsolete systems, to make a revolution and resist clichés. In its own way, this phenomenon can be considered as the original chaos, out of which a new order is born.
The symbolism of anarchy appeared in the tattoo culture with the development of punk culture. The current of anarchism came from the social structure and acquired its reading in the symbolism of tattoos.
What does it mean to put anarchist tattoos on the body and what is the meaning?
Anarchist signs are stabbed on their bodies by both men and women representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. Tattoos are performed in a wide variety of genres, namely graphic, Polynesian and new style.
Anarchy symbols can denote several meanings. Usually the sign indicates that its bearer opposes the political regime in force in the country, does not recognize the current government.
Sons of anarchy, who choose such a body drawing, consider themselves people who love freedom and want to exist without looking back at the opinion of others and the laws established in the country. Also men with such a tattoo want to show their personal qualities, which distinguish them from society and among other guys.Usually people with tattoos in the form of anarchy symbols have a willful character, a cool temper and are not inclined to obey anyone. A man always defends his point of view to the last argument in an argument or discussion.
However lovely women also like to put anarchist tattoos on their bodies, as the latter, too, judging by the reviews of the tattooists, are no less inclined to this political doctrine and position on life.
A girl with a tattoo in the form of anarchist signs is a unique and integral personality, standing out among the general mass, adoring freedom, denying the existing laws and orders, going against dogmas, rules and foundations.
The anarchists' use of
The "A" in the circle was first used by the Spaniards, members of the Federal Council of State of the International Workers' Association.
This symbolism then appeared during the country's civil war. Its use was even documented. There is a picture in which an anarchist strike group member wore the image of A in a circle on the back of his own helmet. The symbol was later adopted by the Brussels-based Anarchist Workers' Union. Later, in 1964, the French organization Libertarian Youth armed themselves with this symbol.
How to choose the right image?
Both rugged men and beautiful women choose the anarchist tattoo, made, as a rule, in a new style or in a new school. Abundant variety of bright hues. The tattooist at the request of the client also performs a convex image. The latter simply amaze outside observers with its realism.
Those who prefer a smaller and modest tattoo, use a graphic genre application. Such a drawing is characterized by a modest size and obvious minimalism.Often in addition like to put a skull or bones. Popular is the insertion of an image of death with a scythe, a sign of the apocalypse. They also like to decorate the picture with inscriptions of all kinds of content and tone (sometimes outright vulgar, explicit and obscene).
Tattoo is performed both in color and in black and white, everything will depend on personal preferences of the customer. You can choose one or another contrast by simply looking at the price list in any salon or choosing your favorite photo in the collection on the World Wide Web.
All Black.
Since 1880, anarchists began to use black as one of the symbols of the idea of the movement. It is present in the names of anarchist groups and their periodicals.
The solid black color signifies the denial of repressive structures. Since any state uses bright colors for its flag, the black flag is a symbol of the negation of the state. It is the opposite of white, the symbol of surrender to the victor (surrender). Black is also the color of mourning for brothers-in-arms who fought and died for the ideas of anarchism.
Different branches of the anarchist movement used two-color variations of flags, depending on their ideological orientation. For example, the black and red flag was used by anarcho-communists and anarcho-syndicalists. They followed principles based equally on anarchism and socialism. That is why their banner consisted of black and red colors. Such a banner first appeared during the León uprising of 1831.
Anarchists who cared about both people and nature (forests, lakes, rivers, animals) performed under a black and green flag. And women anarcho-feminists fought against sexism with patriarchy under the black and purple banner. Among the offshoots of anarchism there were still anarcho-capitalists who used black and yellow colors. Their values included personality and private property.
Where is the best place to get a tattoo?
In theory, a tattoo in the form of an anarchist sign can be applied to any part of the body. Everywhere it will mean the same thing, there is no double or ambiguous meaning. But before going to the salon you need to know that the picture usually make a small or medium size. Hence, and choose a part of the body should take into account the size of the image.
- To the classical variation refers the drawing of tattoos on the hand. This place is popular due to the fact that the picture is easier to demonstrate to the people around, showing their attitude towards life.
- The smaller image is better to be punched on the hand, and a larger tattoo on the forearm or shoulder.
- A good option would be a decoration in the form of an anarchic symbol near the heart area. Many also poke it on the leg.
- Not long ago, there was an interesting tradition associated with the characters of the popular American TV series. The characters of Sons of Anarchy had their tattoos on their backs. From there, many people also began to stab anarchist designs on the back, now it has even become considered a classic option.
Thus, tattoos in the form of anarchy signs are in high demand, especially among the younger generation, prone to rebellion. However, before applying the tattoo, it is necessary to think several times whether it is worth it to show everyone their political views and attitudes about life and the current order. After all, many may be too aggressive and misjudge such a drawing.
In order for the tattoo to be applied beautifully and as you want it on the finished photo or video, apply only to experienced and proven specialists in the studio. Otherwise, the drawing will either have to be re-sculpted or removed in the hospital.
Black cross with fist
There were many different anti-monarchist organizations in the Russian Empire. Many of them were of an underground nature. The Anarchist Black Cross was not an exception. Their symbol was a black cross with the top in the form of a clenched fist. The symbol meant a connection to anarchism, that is, the refusal to recognize authority. The fist was an image of unity. "Each finger alone is weak, but clenched together is strength."
The anarchist black cross came as a modification of the symbolism of the Red Cross, used by the largest international humanitarian organization. The name of the organization was at first the Anarchist Red Cross. It was engaged in support of political prisoners. After the revolution, the name was changed to avoid confusion. Some mistakenly thought the organization was part of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which also worked to free prisoners.
Other signs and symbolism of anarchism
What does the black rose sign of anarchy mean? One of the first to explain and popularize it was Liz Heilemann. Its primary use is to separate anarchist literature from the rest. It derives from the translation from English of the Irish ballad "The Black Rose. This symbol can be seen at the Anarchist Book Fair, which was last held in 2012.
"Eat Rich" is a sign of anarchy whose meaning speaks for itself. It looks like the Jolly Roger, only instead of crossed bones under the skull there is a table fork and knife. It was used as a symbol of anarcho-punk. It became very popular in the eighties after the release of the single "Mothurhead" in 1987 for the movie comedy "Eat the Rich".
The symbol of the red anarcho-skinheads (rashi) can be added to the list as another sign of anarchy. The meaning of its three red arrows inside the circle is deciphered by the motto "Freedom. Equality. Mutual Aid." They acted in Germany, since the early thirties of the 20th century, as an anti-fascist organization.
A tattoo depicting the sign of anarchy means freedom, confidence, rebelliousness, rejection of authority, aggressiveness, individuality, uncommonness, rebelliousness.
Basic meanings
The appearance of these signs in the culture of body painting can be associated with the active development of the punk subculture. The appearance of representatives of this movement clearly indicated protest and unwillingness to submit to social norms. They sought to make their image as bright, aggressive and non-standard as possible. Of course, there was also a place for a good tattoo.
Interestingly, the specific meanings of the most common sign of anarchy, that is, the stylized letter "A" in a circle, are somewhat different for representatives of Western and Russian society:
- In Russia, the symbol is often associated with a political party that was active before the October Revolution. They themselves said that anarchy was the mother of order. Contemporary Russian punks still adhere to this motto, and some call the saying their own stance on life.
- In the West, the symbol became widespread thanks to the British punks, who actively opposed the actions of their state's government. It was Britain that gave the world many famous bands playing such music, the lyrics of these bands often expressed exactly the protest against the governmental actions. In the West, there was a motto that people are not expendable material for politicians. It turns out that the bearer of such a tattoo is saying that every member of society is a full-fledged individual, not a slave to the system.
Common sketches
The specified symbol is extremely popular, but anarchy also has other designations:
- A black cross, the upper ray of which is a hand clenched in a fist. This cross was the official sign of the Anarchist Black Cross, an organization active during the time of tsarist Russia. The main task of the organization was the abolition of prisons, and its representatives actively supported all persons convicted on political articles. The hand clenched in the fist in this case is a powerful symbol of unity.
- The wooden shoe. Real anarchists remember this sign, which symbolized the movement at the turn of the 19th and 10th centuries. Why the shoe? The wooden shoe, thrown into the machine, was sure to break it, disrupting production. From this even came the word "sabotage", because "sabo" is the name of wooden shoes.
- The Black Cat. The author of this sketch is Ralph Chaplin. He himself explained his idea by the fact that many people associate the black cat with protest. To emphasize the aggression, the animal is depicted with puffed up hair, curved back and released claws.
