Whether you are a connoisseur of such things or not this is a superbly illustrated box of beauty. It is wonderfully well observed and is a testament to the glories of the Empire that as Byzantium. Cilla Conways astute eye is evenly matched to the writing of John Matthews. The whole set is iconographic and revels in the testimony to an age long gone. Very recommended. -- David Elkington

The first deck of its kind to explore long-misunderstood aspects of this rich world, The Byzantine Tarot uncovers new layers of wisdom and meaning to thrill Tarot users the world over and guide us in our lives today. Drawing upon the rich heritage of art, lore, and the complex courtly world of the Byzantine Empire, this glittering new Tarot reflects the extraordinary artistic style that flourished under the rule of the Byzantine emperors. Featuring a dazzling array of images depicting emperors and empresses, court officials, saints, and sinners, the deck faithfully echoes the iconography of the Byzantine world, drawing the reader in with its mysterious resonance.Card dimensions: 3" x 5 1/4"
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A beautiful tarot deck drawing upon the rich heritage of the Byzantine Empire that reveals new layers of wisdom and meaning for our lives today.
Whether you are a connoisseur of such things or not this is a superbly illustrated box of beauty. It is wonderfully well observed and is a testament to the glories of the Empire that as Byzantium. Cilla Conways astute eye is evenly matched to the writing of John Matthews. The whole set is iconographic and revels in the testimony to an age long gone. Very recommended. -- David Elkington
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First deck to explore long-forgotten and misunderstood aspects of this rich world of late antiquityFor those interested in Tarot, history, ancient kingdoms, iconography, and the history of artTarot may never even have come into beingwere it not for Byzantine empress Irene, who restored the use of iconography, previously considered heretical
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780764360411
Publisert
2020-12-08
Utgiver
Vendor
REDFeather
Vekt
726 gr
Høyde
140 mm
Bredde
229 mm
Dybde
51 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Annet format
Antall sider
160

Forfatter

Biographical note

John Matthews has been studying the Celtic tradition for over 30 years. He presents seminars and workshops all over the world and, with his wife Caitlín, has written over 60 books, including Celtic Totem Animals and the Grail Tarot. Cilla Conway is a professional Tarot counselor, writer, and artist with a particular interest in archetypes and mythology. She is the creator of The Intuitive Tarot.