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This tattoo is of a famous abstract painting by Katsushika Hokusai called “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”, designed during the 1830s. This tattoo is a popular design with people who enjoy water sports and love the sea, yet it is actually a depiction of a large wave swallowing the boats of the fishing village and threatening their livelihoods. This is a prime example of a design that has different meanings for the artist and the viewers.<\/p>\n

Abstract tattoos don\u2019t necessarily mean tattoos that look like splashes or dribbles of paint. As long as the tattoo design fits into the basic premise of abstract art, it can be classified as an abstract tattoo. Abstract tattoo designs can be made up of geometric shapes, brushwork and splashes of paint or an unusual use of painting mediums.<\/p>\n

Abstract tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Click here to learn more about abstract tattoos and to find tattoo design ideas and inspiration.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n"},"caption":{"rendered":"

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