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50+ Best Tattoo Ideas for Men in 2022

 


Cool & Meaningful Tattoos

Symbolism and meaning have been central tenets of tattooing going back to the Ancient Egyptians in antiquity. The body art most important to individuals and cultures always has layers of meaning representing an idea greater than the art itself. Tattoos being cool is a much newer phenomenon linked to artists like Lyle Tuttle and Don Ed Hardy. 

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26. Arrow Tattoo

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Arrow tattoos show great range (pun intended) in meaning and symbolism, depending on the numbers of arrows used and the way they are positioned. For example, a single arrow means protection, while a quiver of them represents the strength of a group. Most often arrows are depicted in simple black linework or utilize subtle blacks and grays for geometric design or more complex shadow and shade application. 

 

27. Compass Tattoo

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Traditionally, compass tattoos were inked by sailors looking for protection. They served as guides on ocean voyages and symbolized a yearning for home and that which was left behind. From modest flash tattoos of the past the compass has grown a formidable tattoo genre, symbolizing travel or wanderlust, and often incorporating realistic detail, accompanied by maps, clocks, or other geographic tools. 

 

28. Couples Tattoo

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A couples’ tattoo is a visual interpretation of being linked, proudly worn on the skin. They serve as reminder of what binds people in a relationship together. For the romantic couple, a couples’ tatt may mean the classic his and hers matching tattoos. Or, the chosen design can be a complete mirror of the other or complementary image of a specific design to reveal powerful stories of love and synchronicity. 

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