Tarot!. Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions

This captivating book unveils fresh insights and context on the evolution and reimagination of tarot by artists, mystics, and writers throughout history. It traces the journey of tarot from its beginnings as a 15th-century card game in Renaissance Italy to its transformation into instruments for divination, artistic expression, and narrative crafting. This new addition to the literature bridges a significant and timely void in existing publications regarding the historical and artistic progression of tarot, its symbolism, and the inspiration it provides to modern creators. The book includes a richly illustrated introduction and six other detailed essays that delve into tarot's vast history, the roots of the cards, their iconography, and the concept of individual involvement in fortune-telling and divination, alongside the deeply personal elements present in much of its imagery. A central plates section showcases twenty-two tarot card spreads, offering comparisons of the same figures or virtues across three Renaissance decks and highlighting the extraordinary diversity of imaginative tarot artwork.