The History of Tarot Art: Demystifying the Art and Arcana, Deck by Deck - Esther Joy Archer, Holly Adams Easley

The History of Tarot Art: Demystifying the Art and Arcana, Deck by Deck - Esther Joy Archer, Holly Adams Easley

The book is in English.

This magnificent collectible offers a new and accessible look at the history of Tarot art, its artistic styles, and their creators. The History of Tarot Art takes the reader on a journey from the early days of card games in the 15th century to the diverse Tarot decks of today, examining over a dozen of the world's most significant Tarot decks and their artistic legacy.

The book covers, among other things:

• The influence of the Rider-Waite-Smith and Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot decks on the development of Tarot
• Classic decks such as Visconti, Sola-Busca, Tarot de Marseille, as well as modern decks such as Aquarian, Morgan-Greer, Motherpeace, Cosmic, Druidcraft, Wild Unknown and Deviant Moon
• How Tarot art reflects the culture and values ​​of the time it was created – for example, the Morgan-Greer deck from the 1970s and the Black Power Tarot and Fifth Spirit Tarot that emphasize diversity in today’s times
• The importance of female artists in the history of Tarot and the undervaluation of their work at the time

The book includes practical supplementary materials such as tips for conducting Tarot readings, a foolproof checklist of the meanings of the Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth and Tarot de Marseille cards, and a beautifully illustrated timeline of the major events in the development of Tarot. It also comes with detachable Sola-Busca Tarot cards and an elegant protective case, making this a great addition to any Tarot enthusiast's collection.

The History of Tarot Art is the perfect guide for both experienced Tarot enthusiasts and newcomers. It offers deep insights into the development of the art and history of Tarot, while inspiring exploration of how the cards and their meanings have evolved over the centuries.