Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Cross Tattoos

Cross Tattoos  The Symbolic Meaning Of Religious Designs,Cross tattoos are a popular choice if you're looking for a design that's iconic and rich with symbolism. But the origin of the cross design is unknown. The cross is one of the oldest and most basic designs known to humans. It has been used to decorate all manner of things including pottery and cloth for as long as humans can remember.
 In ancient times the cross was used as part of the Aztec, Egyptian, Greek and Norse cultures for many centuries. The symbol of the cross was also used by various pagan religions that pre-date Christianity by thousands of years, and as a consequence cross tattoos are almost as old as the cross design itself.
 Eventually, due to the rise of Christianity and the cross being a sign of execution by crucifixion, it became a symbol of Jesus's death and subsequent resurrection. The Christian cross (a vertical line intersected at right angles approximately one third from the top) is used by followers to profess their faith and the clergy to bestow blessings. These days Christian tattoos are an exceptionally popular way for people to express their Christian faith
 So why are cross tattoos so popular?

The cross design has a number of practical advantages. To begin with, it's widely recognised and socially acceptable in most places. But beyond that it can be scaled to almost any size, placed anywhere on the body and can be combined with virtually any tattoo design. For example, it could be used in conjunction with flowers, words, animals etc to add greater meaning and individuality to the design. For these reasons a cross design is a popular choice of first tattoo with millions of people.

 And finally, as already mentioned they convey a wide range of meanings to a wide range of people. However, cross tattoos are not only a sign of religious faith. Due to the number of symbolic meanings that can be held by the wearer of a tattooed cross, one person may use it to represent their religious beliefs while another person may just like the design. However, for the purposes of this article, we'll consider the main types of religious cross tattoo designs.
 1) The Latin Cross

The design of the Latin cross is one of the most instantly recognisable in the world. It consists of a vertical line that is intersected at right angles by a shorter horizonal line about one third of the way from the top, and as such is the design most closely connected with Christianity.
 This simple cross design is a good choice for a first time tattoo. The design can be scaled to any size, it's socially acceptable, it has a wide range of religious and spiritual meanings and it can be added to by further designs in the future. For example, if you have a basic latin cross, you could add a dove to the design to symbolize peace, you could add a shamrock to represent the Irish culture, or you could add the name and date of death to pay tribute to someone special who has died.
 2) The Celtic Cross

Celtic cross tattoos are one of the best looking and most symbolic designs available. The basic design involves a standard latin style or Christian cross with a Celtic knot placed over the area where both lines cross over. Alternatively the border of the cross is surrounded by a series of Celtic knots.

These Celtic knots are designed in such as way that the strands of the design have no beginning and no end. This simple and elegant design is taken as a powerful symbol of the never ending nature of human life, while the knot itself represents the joining together of the physical and spiritual worlds.

The Celtic cross makes a great tattoo design and thanks to its long and symbolic history it is extremely popular among people from Scotland, Ireland and Wales who have pride in their Celtic heritage.
3) The St. Andrew's Cross

The St Andrew's cross differs from the traditional style of cross as it is shaped more like an X than a T. History says that the St Andrew's cross came about after St Peter (who felt he was unworthy of the same death as his Lord) was crucified upside down. St Andrew followed the same belief and so the modified cross became linked to his name.

So these cross tattoos are great if you want to be slightly different from the rest of the crowd. And as St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland, these cross tattoos are ideal for people with Scottish links who want to pay tribute to their ancestors.

italy tattoos

Pictures of Italian Flag Tattoos. Posted by stars at 10:47 PM

Pictures of Italian Flag Tattoos. Posted by stars at 10:47 PM

In recent years, Italy has taken a step into the world of tattooing.

In recent years, Italy has taken a step into the world of tattooing.

Davide Zinelli Tattoo Bologna Italia

Davide Zinelli Tattoo Bologna Italia

Book of GECKO Lizard Tattoos - Italy Tattoo Book for Various Lizard Designs

Book of GECKO Lizard Tattoos - Italy Tattoo Book for Various Lizard Designs

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infinity symbol tattoo book Rapidshare Hotfile Megaupload Fileserve,

italy. italy tattoos

italy. italy tattoos

He also has his last name tattooed on his arm so he won't forget it.

He also has his last name tattooed on his arm so he won't forget it.

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said tattoo makes

Davide Zinelli Tattoo Bologna Italia

Davide Zinelli Tattoo Bologna Italia

mission accomplished - a "bad looking" group with tattoos

mission accomplished - a "bad looking" group with tattoos

If Tattoos Told The Truth

If Tattoos Told The Truth

I really enjoy doing flower tattoo. How feminine of me!

I really enjoy doing flower tattoo. How feminine of me!

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Rated May 18 2009 • 0 reviews • tattoos, tattoo • impactlab.com

Weekend Quiz Answers: Whose Tattoos Were Whose?

Weekend Quiz Answers: Whose Tattoos Were Whose?

I place the skin tattoos back on skin, adorning myself with a longer lasting

I place the skin tattoos back on skin, adorning myself with a longer lasting

Tattoos hold a lot of symbolism for me. My first tattoo was a stanza from

Tattoos hold a lot of symbolism for me. My first tattoo was a stanza from

Fabio from Italy has a sketchy, comic-like, tattoo style which is

Fabio from Italy has a sketchy, comic-like, tattoo style which is

ITALIAN TATTOOS

ITALIAN TATTOOS

Erasable tattoos are making a mark

Erasable tattoos are making a mark

Piccoli Tribal Italy Tattoo Book for Tribal Tattoos

Piccoli Tribal Italy Tattoo Book for Tribal Tattoos

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Teacher sports full face tattoo

Teacher sports full face tattoo

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spiderman tattoo 943x600 - 48.34K - jpeg www.ratemyink.com

Nice lil wrist spiderman tattoo but that wrist looks kinda young to me and I

Nice lil wrist spiderman tattoo but that wrist looks kinda young to me and I

The Spiderman Tattoo Gallery1

The Spiderman Tattoo Gallery1

Spider man tattoo tank top goth bike white t-shirt M Click this design to

Spider man tattoo tank top goth bike white t-shirt M Click this design to

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Tags: birthday, maddiesnake, madison, spider-man, tattoos

Best Army Tattoos For Girl Cool, Amazing and Fantastic 3d Spiderman Tattoo

Best Army Tattoos For Girl Cool, Amazing and Fantastic 3d Spiderman Tattoo

Look at the cool Spiderman tattoo.

Look at the cool Spiderman tattoo.

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star tattoo designs and spiderman tattoo on sleeve tattoos

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this is how i got a spiderman tattoo

 and half of her spiderman tattoo

and half of her spiderman tattoo

Spiderman Tattoo. dorm life

Spiderman Tattoo. dorm life

Little Amber's spiderman tattoo

Little Amber's spiderman tattoo

Spider-Man Tattoo

Spider-Man Tattoo

Spiderman Tattoo Is Awsome. The guy in this photo is a true Spidey fan he

Spiderman Tattoo Is Awsome. The guy in this photo is a true Spidey fan he

 a spiderman tattoo on her tounge

a spiderman tattoo on her tounge

A Spiderman tattoo!

A Spiderman tattoo!

This amazing Spider-Man tattoo by Dan Hazelton.

This amazing Spider-Man tattoo by Dan Hazelton.

Love this spiderman tattoo, deff captures the whole spiderman theme.

Love this spiderman tattoo, deff captures the whole spiderman theme.

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Spider man tattoo tank top goth punk biker t-shirt XL Spider man tattoo sleveless goth bike white t-shirt L Click this design to

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Just like this tattoo but then the whole arm and the body and the head right

Just like this tattoo but then the whole arm and the body and the head right

Just Like a Tattoo - 01/17/10 - Day 17

Just Like a Tattoo - 01/17/10 - Day 17

Just Like a Tattoo i love the lyricz

Just Like a Tattoo i love the lyricz

 has that upside down triangle on its head (just like Freja's tattoo).

has that upside down triangle on its head (just like Freja's tattoo).

fantastic life decision — and just like baby Leah it's permanent! So

fantastic life decision — and just like baby Leah it's permanent! So

You're on my heart just like a tattoo Posted by Yvonne Kai at 8:23 PM

You're on my heart just like a tattoo Posted by Yvonne Kai at 8:23 PM

Just like a tattoo

Just like a tattoo

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audrina patridge's heart tattoo, iraq is just like alabama?, spartina

Stunning Jordin Sparks is on my heart just like a tattoo!

Stunning Jordin Sparks is on my heart just like a tattoo!

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Just like a tattoo – I'm always with you

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just like a tattoo [159/365] this

Just like a tattoo – I'm always with you

Just like a tattoo – I'm always with you

But why in the world would you get something like this tattooed in a weird

But why in the world would you get something like this tattooed in a weird

 [Chorus] (Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you I'll always have you)

[Chorus] (Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you I'll always have you)

You're on my heart just like a tattoo.. | Facebook

You're on my heart just like a tattoo.. | Facebook

Just Like a Tattoo

Just Like a Tattoo

This online-based software usage is very much like the Tattoo Director but

This online-based software usage is very much like the Tattoo Director but

 under natural daylight and show up just like regular tattoo ink colors.

under natural daylight and show up just like regular tattoo ink colors.

Just like a tattoo. I'll always have you

Just like a tattoo. I'll always have you

Just Like A Tattoo I'll Always Have You ;*

Just Like A Tattoo I'll Always Have You ;*