Symbols
Divine Art
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by Simon Wintle
Divine Art Playing Cards by Sunish Chabba & Guru Playing Card Company, 2016.
Freimaurer Spielkarten / Masonic playing cards
Masonic playing cards created by Ivan Wojnikow, 2004.
National Playing Cards by Theory11
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by Adam Wintle
Playing cards inspired by mysterious symbolism of secret societies as well as a tribute to the National Playing Card Co.
Pam is the Knave of Clubs
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards as metaphors in 18th century art - from fate, chance and social hierarchy to critique of the ruling classes and political events.
Playing Cards and Religion
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by Simon Wintle
Early engravers and print makers made devotional images for pilgrims and people who could not afford paintings or books. Many of these craftsmen turned their hand to manufacturing playing cards to earn extra income. Today playing cards are often produced to spread religious messages, teachings or for educational purposes.
Psychology, Numerology and playing cards
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by Ana Cortez
Numerology assigns significance to individual digits and their combinations, considering them as symbols with inherent meanings.
Santo Mexico playing cards
Santo Mexico playing cards designed by Cédric Volon with Mexico-associated symbols.
The History of Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Playing Cards have been around in Europe since the 1370s. Some early packs were hand painted works of art which were expensive and affordable only by the wealthy. But as demand increased cheaper methods of production were discovered so that playing cards became available for everyone...
Whimsical Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Whimsical Playing Cards by Turkish designer & illustrator Oksal Yesilok, 2016.