Tattoo Glossary, S
Sacred Geometry
Geometric forms believed to carry spiritual or universal significance, the Flower of Life, Metatron's Cube, the Sri Yantra, Platonic solids. Frequently used in geometric and dotwork tattooing.
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Mandala
A geometric design radiating symmetrically from a central point, originating in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. A popular tattoo motif, often executed in dotwork or geometric style.
Dotwork
A tattooing technique using individual dots rather than continuous lines to build shading, texture, and form, similar to pointillism in painting.