Tarot Magic Explored in Siena
Exhibition looks at Italian origins of divination cards.
The history, symbolism and mythology of tarot cards is the focus of a new exhibit which opens here on Wednesday.
The Tarot: Art And Magic looks at material ranging from the 15th century to the 20th century, including a number of engravings by well-known artists such as Albrecht Durer, Hendrick Goltzius and Bernard Picart.
Among the antique documents on display are the most famous treatises on Renaissance iconology, a series of esoteric texts, and a wealth of documents on laws governing card games and gambling.
There are also, naturally a variety of cards, mostly hand-painted, while one deck is even made of ivory. Full Story
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, tarot
The history, symbolism and mythology of tarot cards is the focus of a new exhibit which opens here on Wednesday.
The Tarot: Art And Magic looks at material ranging from the 15th century to the 20th century, including a number of engravings by well-known artists such as Albrecht Durer, Hendrick Goltzius and Bernard Picart.
Among the antique documents on display are the most famous treatises on Renaissance iconology, a series of esoteric texts, and a wealth of documents on laws governing card games and gambling.
There are also, naturally a variety of cards, mostly hand-painted, while one deck is even made of ivory. Full Story
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, tarot
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