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Tattoo Ambigrams are Cooler than any other Tattoos

If I were to have a tatoo, I'd like it be an Ambigram of a poem. Even a gothic ambigram of my name would do. It wouldn't be fair not to say that although ambigrams have been in our midst for centuries, it was the conspiracy novels of Dan Brown that mad them popular and famous. After the publication of those novels, tatoo designs based on the the concepts of Ambigrams flooded the streets.

This lens is about shedding light to the different tpyes of ambigrams. Not everybody has the skill to draw an ambigram. I know I don't. So just before the end of this lens, you'll find a resource (sad to say not free) on where to get the best ambigrams in the planet.



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What do you see?

...try inverting it and tell me what do you see?

A visual tour on perception...

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Different Types of Inversion (Ambigrams)

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Nobody can deny the mystery and art an ambigram evokes. For this reason alone, ambigram tatoos are the best designs anywhere. Combining Ambigrams with tribal designs even puts more flair and class into anyone wearing them. Note that each ambigram is a exquisite blend of calligraphy and optical illusion.

There are two types of ambigrams: Symmetrical and Asymmetrical.


SYMMETRICAL AMBIGRAMS


Rotational Ambigrams - Words in this type of ambigram reads the same when rotated 180 degrees. That rotating image above is a good example of a rotational ambigram.

Chain (rotational) Ambigrams - This tpye consists of infinite repeations of one word. The word is divided into different parts and designed as part of the entire rotation. Thus chain ambigrams cannot exist in one word and best displayed in a circle or spiral.

Chain (bilateral) Ambigrams - This has the same properties as the Cahin Rotational ambigram but this one reads the same from behind or when viewed from a mirror.



Bilateral/Mirror Image - Take a close look at the image on above. It reads "FeedBack". Bilateral ambigrams read the same when seen through a mirror or whe read from behind. Like if it is printed on a transparency sheet or a clear window.

"Web" ambigrams - Another type of Chain ambigram. "The word CONTINUITY by itself almost made a credible rotational chain, but the Y (made from the first N) lacked a tail. In order to give it a tail, the N had to have the same tail above it, thus necessitating a vertical series of horizontal chains, linked by that shared tail." - JLangdon



Totem Ambigram - An ambigram that reads the same vertically and has a mirror image property.






ASYMMETRICAL AMBIGRAMS


Symbiotograms - These ambigrams read differently from different vanatage points. It mainly depends on the readers perspective. They com in two types: rotational and bilateral



Figure/ground Relationships - The spaces within the letters form letters related to the main word.



Oscillations - These ambigrams read differently from different vanatage points. It mainly depends on the readers perception.

COMING SOON

I'll be posting some guidelines on how to draw your own ambigrams. Wouldn't that be cool. Oh and one more thing. DON'T FORGET TO RATE THIS LENS. :-)

My Favorite Ambigram Links

Most of the content in this lens have been gleaned from these list of informative links. I'd appreciate it if you can add more ambigram links. This would help readers researching information about ambigrams.

Many thanks to John Langdon, Punya Mishra, Scott Kim, Ambiblog, Mark Hunter... you make Ambigrams so classic.

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Wow Tattoos - Ambigram Tattoo Designs by Mark Palmer

View and download thousands of unique Ambigrams. F more...1 point

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Tribal Eagle Tattoo

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Fairy Tattoo

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Ambigrams, Logos, Word Art: The Work of John Langdon

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http://www.scottkim.com/inversions

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http://www.qassia.com/ambigrams-word-play-symbiotogramsinversions

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Punya Mishra’s Web » Home

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Collection: Ambigrams

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The Mystery of Ambigrams

Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Needful things Diagram, p more...0 points

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Ambigram - a knol by Mark Hunter

Ambigrams, also known as inversions or flipscript, more...0 points

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Gemini tattoos

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±1±: Cheap Computers Free Shipping Store, Save Today!

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Illuminati Card Game

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Houshold Names: Now you know they're ambigrams too... 

The Best Ambigram Tatoos on Earth

...I guess you'll find everything you need here, I did

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These could change your life?

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So... are they cool?

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My dear readers I hope you liked this lens. I love ambigrams and I hope you do too. They're one cool way to show your name. Now let me know your opinions... Oh and don't ever forget to rate this lens. A wonderful weekend to all of you.

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  • playercoach Apr 2, 2011 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Thanks for this lens. I have been into tattoos for a while now and have never really considered an ambigram. You have given me some new ideas for word tattoos.
  • Glenn619 Feb 2, 2011 @ 4:44 am | delete
    nice work with this lens, i had read about ambigrams in the Dan Brown book Angels and Demons
  • Portable_eBay Feb 2, 2011 @ 7:39 am | delete
    those books got me hooked on ambigrams
  • miaponzo Jan 5, 2011 @ 3:01 am | delete
    Thanks! Good info!
  • kt_glasses Oct 8, 2010 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    nice collection of tattoo patterns!
  • solidmanxyz Oct 4, 2010 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Love the information on tattoos. I'm really into new tattoo designs ideas so this is v-good ;)
  • Jun 20, 2010 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    Nice lens. This is different from others. Very nice. Las Vegas Web Design
  • Beth_Rudkin Jan 21, 2010 @ 3:55 am | delete
    I like this, they're like optical illusions!
  • Kate-Phizackerley Apr 11, 2009 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    So cool
  • Sojourn Apr 11, 2009 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    I've never heard of ambigrams but these are so amazing. My favorite is the True/False pic. Even though I read your supporting description it took me a minute to realize these were different views of the same picture. Incredibly tricky! I'm blown away. Neat lens. :)
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