The History Of Tarot Art: Demystifying The Art & Arcana, Deck By Deck (Hardcover)

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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 the influence 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 famous Rider Waite Smith deck and Aleister Crowle’s Thoth Tarot, as well as their cultural context.

In many cases, tarot art reflects its specific moment in time, such as the Morgan Greer deck, which could only have been born in the 1970s. Some art reflects cultural movements, such as the Black Power deck, featuring prominent Black figures like Tupac and Tina Turner.

Also covered are the the stories and influences of several of the female artists whose work was overshadowed by the decks’ male creators.

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 other noteworthy and contemporary decks.

Whether you’re a longtime tarot practitioner or a newcomer to the practice, you’ll find fascinating new insights in this retrospective.