The meaning and sketches of the "Theatrical mask" tattoo

Many tattoos carry a certain meaning that the wearer of the body image should know about. In the article we will tell you about the meaning of the "Theatrical mask" tattoo and its sketches.

Theatrical masks were invented back in the Stone Age, as evidenced by the rock carvings in the French cave of Lascaux, made by ancient people. The images depict a hunt: people are driving the animal, while their faces are hidden behind masks in the form of the muzzles of various animals.

The masks, which are used today in the theater, appeared in ancient Greece. Actors who played comic characters, which are often seen in comedies, hid their faces with masks with a smile. And those who played in tragedies wore masks that portrayed sadness, grief and pain. It is believed that the body image with this theatrical attribute symbolizes the fickleness of life, and also signifies a connection with the theatrical art.

Of particular importance is the image of the attribute of the Japanese theater - the hanya mask. She looks pretty creepy and strange. Outwardly, it resembles something demonic, it has two horns, fangs and an intimidating smile. If you believe the legends, then Chania is associated with one woman who was unrequitedly in love. As a result, she turned into a creature with such a face as the Japanese mask now looks like, and burned her beloved.

Carnival masks, which appeared in the 11th century in Venice, also have their own meaning. Usually they were used to hide their face, thereby leveling everyone who participates in the festival.In this case, the social status of a person ceased to play such a significant role. Such a festive attribute liberated a person, gave him the opportunity to be himself, to have fun, closing his eyes to prohibitions. For this reason, such a mask symbolizes justice, equality, physical and spiritual freedom.

However, we note that it was strictly forbidden to wear this attribute outside the carnival. Men for violating this rule were punished with 2 years in prison, women - public flogging with rods.

However, in some cases, the image of a theatrical mask can be interpreted differently. Some associate it with hypocrisy, lies and duality of nature, because it is so easy to hide your true feelings behind a mask. Usually, in this context, the image of a mask is interpreted as “we laugh when we’re sad, we cry when we have fun” or “our whole life is just a theater where we are actors”. In this case, a lot depends on what meaning the person who is the wearer puts into his tattoo.

Tattoos with masks can be depicted in different styles, there are no restrictions here. Basically, the choice of the style of the body image depends on its compositional features. In general, such drawings can be performed using different shades or be monochrome - it depends only on the preferences of the person and his imagination.

If we talk about the plot component of such tattoos, then the choice is quite large. Masks are often depicted as independent attributes, supplementing them with only some inscriptions, the content of which depends only on the owner of the tattoo. These masks can be complemented with bright feathers and delicate patterns. Typically, such drawings are made in the watercolor style, which is characterized by brightness and color.

Japanese hanya, which frightens many with its appearance, is also often depicted on tattoos. It looks especially impressive on men. But women also apply such a tattoo, while often complementing it with floral elements, thereby softening its appearance. Quite often, various inscriptions in the form of hieroglyphs are added to such a tattoo.

Another common option is the image of a mask, under which a beautiful girl is hiding. These tattoos are usually quite large-scale. They are often performed in the style of realism, and therefore they are distinguished by a high degree of detail and their naturalism. However, such drawings are difficult to execute. Therefore, the choice of a master who will apply such a tattoo must be approached responsibly.

You can place a tattoo with a theatrical mask on any part of the body. It only depends on the preferences of the person and the size of the image.

So, women often prefer small or medium-sized tattoos. They look most harmonious on the wrist, leg, rib or shoulder blade. If the image is notable for its scale, then it needs a place with the largest skin area. These places include the back, chest and shoulder.