Hundley:Tarot. La Bibliothèque de l'Eso

Exploring Tarot means exploring oneself and being reminded of the universal longing for connection with the Divine. This tradition, over 600 years old, reflects not only the history of this quest but also the primal need for artistic expression to capture the narrative of humanity in meaningful images.

For many in the Western world, Tarot is nothing more than an obscure pseudo-science, an outdated relic from the dusty showcases of the arcane. Yet its mysterious knowledge has withstood the test of time. Countless creative minds, mystics and artists alike, often collaborating, have passed down the teachings over the centuries. Obscure writings and oral traditions, along with insights from philosophers and scholars, transformed what was once a social game into a profound medium for divination and self-exploration. Each subsequent generation added its own perspective and reinterpreted the cards.

Author Jessica Hundley follows this fascinating history in Tarot, the first volume of TASCHEN's series Library of Esotericism. The book examines the symbolic meaning behind more than 500 cards and original works—two-thirds of which have never been published outside of the decks. It is the first visual compendium of its kind, spanning from the Middle Ages to modern times, artfully arranged in the order of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. It explores the strong influence of Tarot.