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Tarot and Divination Cards: A Visual Archive
Tarot and Divination Cards: A Visual Archive
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Tarot is a 500-year-old esoteric tool used for self-exploration and divination, accessible and inexpensive, inviting a journey inward and out. This 400-page book explores the iconographic roots of tarot, with hundreds of images from over 100 decks, offering the first visual history of the cards.
Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Abrams
For over five centuries, tarot has been the most widely embraced and easily accessible esoteric tool, permeating the mainstream culture of today. Its enduring popularity stems from the affordability and portability of the cards, making them an ideal companion for introspection and exploration. Humans possess an innate inclination towards playing games and seek to derive meaning from the intricate tapestry of paradoxical symbols. The vibrant imagery of the "arcanas" resonates with us on a profound level, transporting us to the very essence of our being, weaving a universal narrative that traverses each card, serving as a metaphorical pathway of transformation.
This comprehensive 400-page book delves into a comprehensive examination of 500 years of figurative card decks, crafted or utilized for fortune telling, divination, and oracle purposes. It will explore, one card at a time, the rich iconographic roots that intertwine the medieval imaginarium, Western esoteric wisdom, folklore, and contemporary art and pop culture. Drawing from a vast array of images sourced from over 100 decks, often overlooked in library archives, this book presents the first visual history of tarot, offering a captivating glimpse into the evolution and significance of this ancient tool.
Weight: 1782g
Dimension: 203 x 258 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419756375
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