Awe-Inspiring Steampunk Tattoos

Steampunk styles have always been considered as a deeply inspiring and immensely popular form of artistic representation. - 8 years ago by

Steampunk styles have always been considered as a deeply inspiring and immensely popular form of artistic representation. One way or another, artists of different genres have always found themselves enchanted and completely engaged in playing with wide variety of steampunk patterns.

It was the science fiction genre that lighted the spark of love for steampunk art. The term derives from wide variety of sci-fi literature and films. The trend gradually evolved into a fashion style merging old and modern elements of steampunk fashion as described in novels and seen on movies. The moment steampunk trend began to inspire classic styles of tattoo designs we knew it will soon go beyond the outfits and take this form of art to the next level.

So, if you are a dedicated Mad Max series fan, tattoo admirer and enjoy steampunk post-apocalyptic literature as well, by all means, you should check this awesome steampunk-themed tattoos selection. Perhaps, it will help you find your next amazing tattoo design.

Steampunk was introduced as a theme for the first time in books written in the Victorian era. Brilliant examples are classics like H. G. Wells’ The Time Machine as well as various Jules Verne's works. However, the genre marked its considerable revivals revived in 1970s and 1980s.

Best known steampunk novels are Morlock Night by K. W. Jeter (1979), The Warlord of the Air by Michael Moorcock (1971), The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers (1983), Infernal Devices by K. W. Jeter (1987) and so forth. Those who are not familiar with the genre but enjoy books, perhaps if they read some of the above-mentioned, they would nurture some useful knowledge.

It did not take long until the film industry got strongly influenced by this genre. Most honorable title that must be mentioned is George Miller's ground-breaking steampunk-themed action Mad Max featuring rising star Mel Gibson who played a vengeful Australian cop. The movie was released in 1979 and became a widespread phenomenon. Its sequel Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) received even greater success.

Whether reading a steampunk novel or watching a film, one cannot help feeling a sudden increase in adrenalin. Following fast-past events steampunk stories are entirely dynamic, offering a good dose of suspense, which is why, they keep readers and viewers entertained and excited all the time.

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