When it comes to tarot cards, there is an artistry to designing a world of emperors, fools, priestesses, hermits and other iconic figures. But few people know about Pamela Colman Smith, the woman who ...Show More
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epekilis recommended:May 8th, 2021
This is the second podcast I’ve heard recently that delves into the design inspiration behind card decks. We take the design elements in these ubiquitous objects for granted, although a tarot deck is far more engagingly visual than normal playing cards. I heard an episode about chess piece design ...Show More
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rmmiller364 recommended:Nov 14th, 2020
Learn about the woman artist who created the iconic designs for the most popular tarot card deck in the world. Pamela Colman Smith is fascinating! She had synesthesia, was a member of various esoteric occult religions, and hung out with Bram Stoker. In fact, the emperor card in her deck even has a p...Show More
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mmNov 15th, 2020
@rmmiller364 This episode was an absolute treat. She’s so cool!!
mm recommended:Nov 15th, 2020
About the wild life and adventure of the woman who created the imagery on the most used deck of Tarot cards. A person born in the wrong era, she sounds like the coolest person you’d know today.
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mmNov 16th, 2020
@jennx I feel like you’d like her