M altese is an eight-pointed cross, which originated from the coat of arms of the Italian city of Amalfi. In the XII century, it was the symbol of the Order of St. I. of Jerusalem. A century later, the influence of this organization was expanded. Its members wore a black robe with a white eight-pointed cross on it. He symbolized such knightly virtues as faith, justice, truth, mercy, sinlessness, humility, patience and sincerity. In the 16th century, the organization settled in M alta and since then this cross has been called the M altese one.
Now tattoos are very popular among young people. The cross called "M altese" is a symbol of honor, courage and self-sacrifice. This tattoo is suitable for people involved in relevant activities: firefighters, rescuers, military.
In general, the cross tattoo has always been popular. It emphasized the connection with spirituality and religion. Most often it is a Catholic or Christian theme. This tattoo represents faith and love for God. Sometimes an image of Christ is added to the cross.
In the popular lists of tattoos - the Celtic cross. Passion for them began in the XX century. It wasn't all of a suddenblazing passion. Interest in such a tattoo arose in connection with acquaintance with Celtic art. The patterns in this theme are simply mesmerizing. Specialist artists often use Celtic motifs, which are especially beautiful.
Celtic tattoo was influenced by Christianity and Anglo-Saxon culture. Their interweaving gave impetus to a new style, which incorporated both Egyptian and German notes. Since then, the Celtic tattoo has been combined with elements of Latin art. Images now include gospel scenes.
Some manuscripts describing the early art of tattooing have survived to this day. It remains a mystery how the masters of those times performed tattoos without modern technology. Small details that are not immediately visible to the naked eye, made up the picture of the old Celtic design. These days, this style is the most popular in tattooing. It uses motifs of vegetation, images of animals. Celtic patterns are suitable for any part of the body: they depict a "cross" tattoo on the back, wrist, neck. Today, the design of that era is displayed in stylized pictures that convey everyday life, scenes from fairy tales.
During the time of Julius Caesar, the art of tattoo spread throughout Europe. The cross has become a symbol of Celtic tattoo design.
It is still fashionable to decorate your body with various images. The former meaning of a cross tattoo is only important for a limited circle of people. Now it only matters to those who give it a lotattention. Even the first Christians made a "cross" tattoo on their arm. At the same time, it is often used in places of deprivation of liberty by persons who have authority.
Increasingly, tattoos are treated only as an element of decor. Fashionistas apply tattoos on the buttocks, chest, lower abdomen, near the navel, on the ankle. Images also appeared on the face: above the eyebrow, on the cheek. The latest trend in this art is pictures - comics.
