The History Of Tarot Art: Demystifying The Art And Arcana, Deck By Deck

The History Of Tarot Art: Demystifying The Art And Arcana, Deck By Deck

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 most noteworthy tarot decks.Guided by Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer, hosts of the popular Wildly Tarot podcast, this collector?s book provides a fresh look at theinfluence of tarot from its beginnings to today.The History of Tarot Art shows how tarot art has morphed from a fifteenth century card game to a modern-day trend more popular than ever in today?s cultural zeitgeist. Learn more about the stories behind the art of influential decks, like the famousRider Waite Smith deck andAleister Crowley?s Thoth Tarot, as well as their cultural context. In many cases, tarot art reflects its specific moment in time, such as theMorgan Greer deck, which could only have been born in the 1970s. Some art reflects cultural movements, such as theBlack Power deck, featuring prominent Black figures like Tupac and Tina Turner. Also covered are the the stories and influences of several of thefemale artists whose work was overshadowed by the decks? male creators.The History of Tarot Art takes a close look at the Visconti, Sola Busca,