The evolution of tattoos on the arms has been remarkable throughout the century XXI. The world has gone from tattooing tribal bracelets on the biceps and the name of someone special on the forearm, to making authentic works of art that cover the entire arm, shoulder included.
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The specialization in designs for arms is increasing and the demand for a grateful and original area does not stop growing. And it is that the arm lends itself to making authentic drawn mischief, in the best of senses.
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If your idea is to color one of your arms or both, maybe these 25 photos of tattoos on the arm for men will help you decide what you want or, to put it badly, what you don’t want. Be that as it may, it doesn’t hurt to look, compare and get ideas from there and from here.
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What do arm tattoos mean?
In general, each tattoo has a story or meaning behind it, depending on who chose them.
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Now, did you know that the body part you get tattooed also has a meaning? And yes, the arm too. In fact, getting a tattoo on your arm is related to a maturation period, which can even last a lifetime.
According to Psychology, tattooing the left arm refers to a link with the past, a memory or a loved one that we want to remember.
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While the right side represents a greater projection towards the future, hope for change and great imagination.
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But we also see the meaning of the most chosen symbols.
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Among animals, the lion is synonymous with power and sovereignty, wild and indomitable force, while the snake is a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, rebirth and renewal, due to molting.
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And then there is the percentage of the arm that we take for the design. And it is that, from a tiny drawing, to a design that covers the entire arm, everything is allowed, invented and tested. You just have to find the drawing that you like the most or that comes to you.
The tiger, like the lion, is a symbol of power, strength, but also beauty and passion.
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With a nature theme, the tree tattoo can have different meanings: from the tree of life, synonymous with immortality and eternity, to the cherry blossom symbol of feminine beauty. Inside a forest, it represents the mystery, the ancestral wisdom and in general the hidden meaning of life.
There are several possible styles for the clock tattoo that represents the passage of time, eternity, carpe diem.
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It can be combined with the skull, which although it is a symbol of death, is associated with the symbolism of family, faith, an indissoluble bond, but also power, protection and change. The different meanings of roses, from beauty to love, from fertility to life, while the dagger, often combined with a rose, represents pain, a clear break with the past, as well as freedom, sacrifice and duty.
The symbolism of freedom returns with the butterfly tattoo, more romantic and feminine, synonymous with birth and rebirth, metamorphosis and innocence.
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Along with all these tattoos, we want to show you more photos like these that you see below. I’m sure you’ll love them as they are really inspiring.
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Wolf: Strength, loyalty and family
The wolf as a tattoo is generally considered a symbol of strength, loyalty and family ties. The Indians believed that wolf tattoos had a positive impact on their lives. In our time, the wolf is one of the most preferred tattoo motifs. Each individual representation actually has a different meaning.
The Celtic wolf, for example, represents responsibility, love and loyalty towards the family. The howling wolf, on the other hand like the one you see in the chosen photo, is suitable for people who are not afraid of loneliness and who can face all the obstacles of life by themselves. When the wolf tattoo is all black, it symbolizes the dangerous side of the wolf.
Sword: Bravery and Justice
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Swords as a tattoo symbolize above all strength, courage, bravery and justice. This drawing for a tattoo plays a particularly important role in Asian cultures, where it is associated with samurai, ninjas and warriors. Even with sword tattoos, each representation has a different meaning. The sword that crosses a heart symbolizes lost love, the sword with flames represents risk and dynamism, with the wings purity. In the case of a sword with a flower, like the one you see in the image, it represents fidelity and, at the same time, the union between beauty and strength.
Horse: Beauty and Courage
The elegance and majesty of the horse is undeniable, an animal that, beyond local meanings, universally refers to the concepts of freedom, strength, elegance, race, beauty, courage.
If you think about it, it couldn’t be otherwise for these animals that have always been by the side of man, transporting him, helping him in his work, accompanying him both on his travels and in his wars.
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Therefore, tattooing a horse can mean, on the one hand, associating one’s own image with that of this animal, and on the other, showing affection and admiration for it and also in the case of carrying it specifically in the area of the arm , refers to that past linked to this beautiful animal.
Angel wings: Freedom and protection
The angel wing tattoo is really pretty if worn on the arm. This type of tattoo represents freedom, protection and the need to be close to God. However, if you choose a pair of tattered or broken angel wings for your tattoo, it symbolizes a struggle with faith.
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Spider: Wits and Vengeance
The spider is a symbol of strength, courage and ingenuity: it has great physical strength, which allows it to lift up to 50 times its weight, and impeccable eyesight, which allows it a 360° view.
In its negative sense, however, the spider embodies revenge and cunning, aimed at achieving its goals, and the evil with which it paralyzes its victims before devouring them, to suck their vital blood.
Another symbolism of the spider is linked to betrayal, this animal does not remain faithful to any partner.
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A spider depicted without a web indicates bewilderment or independence; a spider with a web or hanging by a thread is instead considered a good luck charm, according to the popular tradition that this animal brings happiness and wealth to Earth directly from Heaven.
The spider, finally, symbolizes fertility and harmony, and is often represented as an old woman, teacher or protector of wisdom.
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