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Tarot. The Library of Esoterica by Johannes Fiebig, Marcella Kroll, Jessica Hundley (Hardcover, 2020)
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By Jessica Hundley. For those fascinated with the occult, but wary of dabbling, this gorgeous art book on tarot may be the answer. Tatler . Author Jessica Hundley. Format Hardcover. Language English.
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To explore the Tarot is to explore ourselves, to be reminded of the universality of our longing for meaning, for purpose and for a connection to the divine. This 600-year-old tradition reflects not only a history of seekers, but our journey of artistic expression and the ways we communicate our collective human story. For many in the West, Tarot exists in the shadow place of our cultural consciousness, a metaphysical tradition assigned to the dusty glass cabinets of the arcane. Its history, long and obscure, has been passed down through secret writing, oral tradition, and the scholarly tomes of philosophers and sages. Hundreds of years and hundreds of creative hands-mystics and artists often working in collaboration-have transformed what was essentially a parlor game into a source of divination and system of self-exploration, as each new generation has sought to evolve the form and reinterpret the medium. Author Jessica Hundley traces this fascinating history in Tarot, the debut volume in TASCHEN's Library of Esoterica series. The 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. It's the first ever visual compendium of its kind, spanning from Medieval to modern, and artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. It explores the powerful influence of Tarot as muse to artists like Salvador Dali and Niki de Saint Phalle and includes the decks of nearly 100 diverse contemporary artists from around the world, all of whom have embraced the medium for its capacity to push cultural identity forward. Rounding out the volume are excerpts from thinkers such as Eliphas Levi, 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. About the series The Library of Esoterica explores how centuries of artists have given form to mysticism, translating the arcane and the obscure into enduring, visionary works of art. Each subject is showcased through both modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe. The result forms an inclusive visual history, a study of our primal pull to dream and nightmare, and the creative ways we strive to connect to the divine.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen Gmbh
ISBN-139783836579872
eBay Product ID (ePID)2317552211
Product Key Features
Book TitleTarot. the Library of Esoterica
AuthorJohannes Fiebig, Marcella Kroll, Jessica Hundley
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
GenreArt & Culture
Number of Pages520 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height240mm
Item Width170mm
Item Weight1611g
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Title_AuthorJohannes Fiebig, Jessica Hundley, Marcella Kroll
Country/Region of ManufactureGermany
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- 07 Jan, 2021
New year’s treat to myself
Excellent price. Decent delivery speed given current climate haha. Beautiful way to start off my new year-with a gorgeous book filled with all things wonderful and weird. Thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Nov, 2023
A visual delight with depth.
A quality book both in its content and its binding. An excellent display of many examples of Tarot art together with a good general introduction to the subject. For those already familiar with Tarot it is a visual feast of styles and a pleasure to browse.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 May, 2024
Gorgeous book great quality and well packaged. Baby thanks 😊
Gorgeous book great quality and well packaged. Baby thanks 😊Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Aug, 2020
Beautiful book
Great array of images - one to treasure for a long timeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Sep, 2020
Amazing!
Good price for this book! The biggest part of the book is dedicated to archetype symbolism.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jul, 2021
Recommend
Like this book very much, very inspiring!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Oct, 2020
Beautiful Book
Beautiful book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Dec, 2020
Fascinating
Beautifully produced compendium of tarot imagery with informative text.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Sep, 2023
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