The Art Of Tarot (Tiny Folio)

A palm-sized visual history of tarot cards, from hand-painted Renaissance decks to the creations of modern artists like Salvador Dal? Originally used by northern Italian aristocrats in complex games resembling bridge, tarot cards became more popular with the spread of printing in the sixteenth century and were eventually used by Freemasons, fortune-tellers, and mystics to reveal hidden truths about the past, present, and future. More recently, artists have used the imagery and potency of tarot as a springboard for creativity. As a path to revelation or simply as a pastime, tarot is fascinating. A carefully curated selection of decks from the past six centuriesùshowing the chief turning points in their developmentùmake this little book an indispensable guide to the history of tarot.

Author: Christina Olsen

Publisher: Abbeville Press

Publication Date: Oct 09, 2018

Number of Pages: 320 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover/Antiques & Collectibles

ISBN-10: 0789213060

ISBN-13: 9780789213068