Neo-Traditional Tattoo
History and Influences of Neo-Traditional Tattooing
Brilliant and dramatic colors, often in tones that recall Victorian
velvets, lush gems, or hues of autumn’s fallen leaves, merged with
lavish details like pearls and fine lace – this is often what comes to
mind when one thinks of the Neo-Traditional style.
Perhaps the most extravagant aesthetic in tattooing,
this particular style blends the techniques of
American Traditional with a more modern and dimensional
approach. In this guide, we examine the history, influences, and artists
who call the Neo-Traditional method their own.
Perhaps the first historical artistic movement that is immediately
apparent in the Neo-Traditional style is
Art Nouveau.
But to understand Art Nouveau, one must first understand the
context and symbolism behind that which sparked the movement to
flourish.