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Tarot Library of Esoterica - Illustrated Hardcover Book by TASCHEN
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Tarot: The Library of Esoterica by TASCHEN
Trace the hidden history of Tarot in this pocket-sized volume from TASCHEN's Library of Esoterica. Artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the Major and Minor Arcana, this visual compendium gathers hundreds of cards and works of original art from around the world in the ultimate exploration of a centuries-old art form.
A Visual Journey Through 600 Years of Tarot History
This hardcover book explores the symbolic meaning behind more than 500 cards and works of original art, two-thirds of which have never been published outside of the decks themselves. Author Jessica Hundley traces the transformation of tarot from a Renaissance parlor game into a powerful source of divination and self-exploration.
Comprehensive Collection Spanning Medieval to Modern
The first visual compendium of its kind, this 520-page volume features tarot cards and artwork arranged according to the sequencing of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. The book showcases the powerful influence of tarot as muse to artists like Salvador Dalí and Niki de Saint Phalle, plus decks from nearly 100 contemporary artists worldwide.
Expert Insights and Historical Context
Rounding out the volume are excerpts from thinkers such as Éliphas Lévi, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell, a foreword by artist Penny Slinger, a guide to reading the cards by Johannes Fiebig, and an essay on oracle decks by Marcella Kroll. The Library of Esoterica series showcases modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe.
Product Specifications
- Format: Hardcover, quarter-bound
- Pages: 520 full-color pages
- Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
- Publisher: TASCHEN
- Language: English
- Features: Over 500 tarot cards and original artwork
Tarot Library of Esoterica - Illustrated Hardcover Book by TASCHEN
Regular price
$20.00
Tarot: The Library of Esoterica by TASCHEN
Trace the hidden history of Tarot in this pocket-sized volume from TASCHEN's Library of Esoterica. Artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the Major and Minor Arcana, this visual compendium gathers hundreds of cards and works of original art from around the world in the ultimate exploration of a centuries-old art form.
A Visual Journey Through 600 Years of Tarot History
This hardcover book explores the symbolic meaning behind more than 500 cards and works of original art, two-thirds of which have never been published outside of the decks themselves. Author Jessica Hundley traces the transformation of tarot from a Renaissance parlor game into a powerful source of divination and self-exploration.
Comprehensive Collection Spanning Medieval to Modern
The first visual compendium of its kind, this 520-page volume features tarot cards and artwork arranged according to the sequencing of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. The book showcases the powerful influence of tarot as muse to artists like Salvador Dalí and Niki de Saint Phalle, plus decks from nearly 100 contemporary artists worldwide.
Expert Insights and Historical Context
Rounding out the volume are excerpts from thinkers such as Éliphas Lévi, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell, a foreword by artist Penny Slinger, a guide to reading the cards by Johannes Fiebig, and an essay on oracle decks by Marcella Kroll. The Library of Esoterica series showcases modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe.
Product Specifications
- Format: Hardcover, quarter-bound
- Pages: 520 full-color pages
- Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
- Publisher: TASCHEN
- Language: English
- Features: Over 500 tarot cards and original artwork