Custom Chinese Calligraphy Tattoos
Chinese Tattoo Designs
Soccer Star David Beckham has a Chinese Calligraphy tattoo on the rib with a philosophical meaning. This is a Chinese proverb from "The Confucian Analects", an antiquarian book which was written about 2500 years ago, dictate by Confucius and written by Confucius's students . It reads "Death and life have pre-determined appointments; riches and honor are from heaven" 『生死有命，富貴由天』.
David Beckham's Chinese Calligraphy Tattoo
Beckham’s Chinese calligraphy tattoo is based on one of the most beautiful yet abstract style – Chinese cursive script . Which was originated in China about 2000 years ago during the Han dynasty through the Jin dynasty . Chinese Cursive script is considered to be the most liberated, modern, and stylistic writing. Cursive script is faster to write than other styles, but difficult to read for those unfamiliar with it. It is faster to write than other writing styles. This is because it simplifies the words by omitting some strokes.
Chinese cursive calligraphy tattoos really suit people with a distinct personality, especially those who are independent, free, seek self - expression or even wild beyond control at heart. The untamed look of cursive style is quickly winning the hearts of ink lovers.
Out of question, Beckham's cursive tattoo is one of the best among celebrities.
To have an awesome Chinese calligraphy tattoo, people must pay attention to the meanings
(DO NOT ask tattoo artist unfamiliar with Chinese and use google translation) (See terrible examples here).
Great meanings and styles win you appreciation and applause. Never underestimate them. Don't tattoo Chinese words if you don't understand it's meanings. In a world nowdays more and more people are becoming familiar with Chinese culture and language, bad tattoos meanings will make you a joke among your friends.
Remenber, tattoo are forever.
