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History of Tarot Art : Demystifying the Art and Arcana, Deck by Deck by Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer (2021, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBecker&Mayer! Books

ISBN-100760371245

ISBN-139780760371244

eBay Product ID (ePID)14050071788

Product Key Features

Book TitleHistory of Tarot Art : Demystifying the Art and Arcana, Deck by Deck

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicDivination / Tarot, General, Popular Culture, Divination / Fortune Telling

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Body, Mind & Spirit, Psychology

AuthorHolly Adams Easley, Esther Joy Archer

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight70.9 Oz

Item Length11.5 in

Item Width10.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-279147

Reviews The History of Tarot Art is so well-researched and thoughtfully put together...Makes a great gift but is also an incredible resource for anyone that wants to learn more about the history of this tool., [Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer] have done an admirable job, describing the multifarious images in a cheeky but well-informed style. This handsome and well-designed book will attractively adorn the coffee tables of many Tarot lovers., Whether a longtime tarot practitioner or a newcomer to the practice, The History of Tarot Art provides a compendium of fascinating new insights.

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal133.32424

Table Of ContentIntroduction Visconti Sola-Busca Tarot de Marseille Rider-Waite-Smith Thoth Aquarian Morgan-Greer Motherpeace Cosmic Druidcraft Deviant Moon The Wild Unknown Contemporary Tarot Epilogue Appendix About the Authors

SynopsisIn this luxurious, slipcased volume, delve into the art styles, artists, and fascinating history behind more than a dozen of the world's most noteworthy tarot decks . Guided by Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer, hosts of the popular Wildly Tarot podcast , The History of Tarot Art provides a fresh look at the influence of tarot from its beginnings to today. This gorgeous book features: A slipcased hardcover format Large, full-color illustrations and compelling text chronicling the history of tarot through its art 24 removable Sola-Busca tarot cards An illustrated foldout timeline with important dates in tarot development on one side and a cheat sheet on the meanings of the Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth, and Tarot de Marseille cards on the reverse Tips for how to do your own tarot readings Discover how tarot morphed from a fifteenth century card game to a popular modern activity. Learn more about the stories behind the art of tarot's most influential decks, like Rider-Waite-Smith and Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot , as well as the female artists whose work was often overshadowed in their time. Take a close look at the Visconti, Sola-Busca, Tarot de Marseille, Aquarian, Morgan-Greer, Motherpeace, Cosmic, Druidcraft, Wild Unknown, and Deviant Moon decks, alongside dozens of contemporary decks. In many cases, you'll see how tarot art reflects its era. The Morgan-Greer deck, for example, could only have been born in the 1970s. More recent decks, such as Black Power Tarot and Fifth Spirit Tarot , aim to represent more diverse experiences in regard to race, gender, and sexuality. Whether you're a longtime tarot practitioner or a newcomer to the practice, you'll find fascinating new insights in this retrospective., With warmth and wisdom, authors Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer delve into the fascinating history and stories behind centuries of tarot artwork in The History of Tarot Art ., With warmth and wisdom, authors Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer delve into the fascinating history and stories behind centuries of tarot artwork in The History of Tarot Art . The History of Tarot Art offers a fresh and accessible look at the art styles, artists, and history behind more than a dozen of the world's most noteworthy tarot decks.Guided by Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer, hosts of the popular Wildly Tarot podcast, this deluxe collector's book provides a fresh look at the influence of tarot from its beginnings to today. The elegant slipcase, 24 removable Sola-Busca tarot cards, and illustrated fold-out timeline with important dates in tarot development make this package a must-have for any tarot fan.The History of Tarot Art shows how tarot morphed from a fifteenth century card game to a popular modern activity. Learn more about the stories behind the art of tarot's most influential decks, like Rider-Waite-Smith and Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot, as well as the female artists whose work was often overshadowed in their time.The History of Tarot Art also takes a close look at the Visconti, Sola-Busca, Tarot de Marseille, Aquarian, Morgan-Greer, Motherpeace, Cosmic, Druidcraft, Wild Unknown, and Deviant Moon decks, alongside dozens of contemporary decks. In many cases, you'll see how tarot art reflects its era. The Morgan-Greer deck, for example, could only have been born in the 1970s. More recent decks, such as Black Power Tarot and Fifth Spirit Tarot, aim to represent more diverse experiences in regard to race, gender, and sexuality. The book also provides tips for doing your own tarot readings and a cheat sheet on the meanings of the Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth, and Tarot de Marseille cards. Whether you're a longtime tarot practitioner or a newcomer to the practice, you'll find fascinating new insights in this retrospective.

LC Classification NumberBF1879.T2