Ancient Italian Tarots
Ancient Italian Tarots by Lo Scarabeo is a unique deck published by Llewellyn Publications in 2000, featuring 78 cards. This edition showcases the evolution of Tarot in Italy, highlighting the classic design of the Marseilles decks, which have been reimagined by an anonymous artist. The artwork exemplifies 19th-century Italian art, characterized by detailed symbolism and vibrant colors, including rich greens, muted reds, and vivid golds.
Readers will find a visually striking collection of Tarot archetypes, accompanied by delicately ornamented Marseilles-style pips. This deck not only serves as a tool for divination but also as a representation of Italian artistic heritage. The companion booklets for Lo Scarabeo decks are available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German, enhancing accessibility for a diverse audience.
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This deck marks the coming of age of Tarot in Italy. The classic design of the Marseilles decks, reinvented by an anonymous artist, exemplifies 19th-century Italian art: detailed, symbolic, and richly colored in vibrant greens, muted reds, and vivid golds. The whole, decadently costumed array of Tarot archetypes are presented here, along with delicately ornamented Marseilles style pips.
The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
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