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'Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot' by Matt Hughes is a tarot deck deeply inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. This 80-card deck includes two additional cards supplementing the traditional Major Arcana. Every image in the deck is meticulously hand-drawn and colored, with each card featuring gold foil stamping, adding an elegant and luxurious touch to the artwork.
The deck's Art Nouveau influence is evident in its detailed and flowing lines, evoking a sense of mystical and ethereal beauty. The inclusion of gold foil stamping on each card enhances the deck's visual appeal and makes it stand out as a piece of art in itself. The deck also includes a 48-page booklet, providing insight into each card's meaning and symbolism.
Matt Hughes is a self-taught artist known for his distinctive style that blends inspirations from the Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite, and Symbolist movements. His work is often considered a modern embodiment of "The Golden Age of Illustration," characterized by intricate detail and a unique artistic expression.
This deck is designed for tarot readers who appreciate art and craftsmanship. Its detailed imagery and luxurious gold accents make it a valuable tool for both personal reflection and professional readings. The 'Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot' offers a visually stunning and deeply insightful experience for users of all levels.
| Auteur | Matt Hughes |
| ISBN | 9781572819252 |
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| Uitgeverij | Us Games System |
| SKU | 0073-217 |
An absolutely magical deck, which I would recommend to beginners as a second deck after the traditional Rider Waite-Smith. The images are a little different from RWS but close enough that you don't struggle to find the meanings. The images, the gold gilding and the card stock are all top notch. I received the 2017 First Edition and found the booklet to be very helpful. Each Major Arcana card has the astrological correspondence (planet or zodiac), a short but relevant card description, and upright and reversed meanings as keywords. The Minor Arcana cards, however, only have overarching information about the Suit, and keywords (upright and reversed) for each card. Nevertheless, I do find the keywords very suitable. I chose this deck over the newer Luna edition, because I prefer gold gilding to rainbow gilding, and I find the Hierophant card to be one of the most beautiful Hierophants I've ever seen. However, the Luna edition just replaces the Hierophant's human figure with a whisp of smoke or a cloud with a shooting star, which was personally very disappointing to me. As a non-white person, I appreciate Hughes making the Luna edition more inclusive of other skin tones, however, it was a complete letdown for me that my favorite card was changed so drastically. Do look at some flip-through videos before deciding about the Illuminated Tarot versus Luna Edition and decide which one speaks more to you.
- Manya
