Golden Tarot. Karten by Kat Black (2004, Trade Paperback)

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Item Weight: 17.6 Oz Intended Audience: Trade Illustrator: Yes Topic: Divination / Tarot Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit Item Width: 2.8 in gtin13: 9781572814349 ISBN-10: 1572814349 brand: U.S. Games System-S, Incorporated Publisher: U.S. Games System-S, Incorporated Format: Trade Paperback ISBN-13: 9781572814349 Author: Kat Black Language: English Book Title: Golden Tarot. Karten Item Length: 4.8 in Publication Year: 2004 Number of Pages: 120 Pages Synopsis: Comprised of collage imagery from the European masters paintings, the Golden Tarot is a stunning addition to any tarot collection. The cards are beautifully treated with gilt edges and the deck is specially packaged in a deluxe display box. While the deck pays tribute to artwork of the Middle Ages and early Renaissance, it celebrates the exploration of tarot and its artistic heritage. Kat Black's interpretation is both welcoming and modern while remaining true to the original traditions of Rider-Waite., Kat Black has created a sumptuous tarot deck using a sophisticated collage technique that brings new luster and meaning to the European masterpieces she has assembled for this special deck. Each painting been meticulously researched and chosen specifically for its divine evocations. While her deck remains true to the original Rider-Waite traditional symbolism, Kat Black offers accessible tarot interpretations that are fresh and welcoming. The cards are treated with gilt edges and are presented in a deluxe display box. The card backs' repeating patterns are symmetric, allowing for reversed readings. Golden Tarot comes with an illustrated 198-page book, which provides discussions of the artwork, descriptions, and interpretations for both upright and reversed meanings. An appendix identifies the sources for the artwork incorporated into Golden Tarot. Kat Black, creator of Golden Tarot: "From a time of violence, pestilence and oppression came poignant images of gentle beauty and human frailty. They speak to me of a truth that is timeless, and hope that flowers even in the darkest conditions. I hope that they also speak to you."