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The Tarot
History, Symbolism, and Divination
- First published2005
- TraditionDivination
- Shelf84 books
An artist and historian of the tarot traces the cards from the Italian courts of the fifteenth century to the occult revival and modern decks. Place reads the trumps against Renaissance art and Neoplatonic philosophy while staying clear about what the evidence shows. A balanced, well-illustrated introduction for readers who want history as well as practice.
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