The beauty of mathematics
About
Think of this style as tribal on math….And I really mean math, from mathematics. This is the power of geometry being used to create a visually appealing whole. You can have rectangles, lines, fractals, small crosses… anything goes as long as they contribute to the creation of something bigger.
Geometry can also be used to depict sacred motifs or to represent philosophical concepts. This connection to the transcendental, as well as the ordinary, make this style a primordial choice for those who seek to connect with the metaphysical and spiritual aspects of the tattooing experience.
Origin
Although you can see examples of depictions of geometric patterns in tribal traditions, Geometric, as a style of its own, is very recent, becoming popular in the 21st century.
For a long time Geometry was an element of tattoos and as it evolved, artists started calling those tattoos geometric blackwork. Nowadays you can find Geometric works with colors due to being frequently mixed with other styles of tattooing, contributing to its present richer range of art forms.
Design
In this style, you can have repeating patterns. Or not. You can have symmetry. Or not. You can have real objects and figures. Or not. And the reason for this is that anything can be reduced into its basic geometrical shape – it’s building blocks.
Some examples are illustrations “trapped” inside geometric figures. Or illustrations divided into half realistic and half geometric piece.
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