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Arcadia Tarot Cards (Canceled)

by Michael

Tarot78 cards
photographyrider-waite-smithconceptualmodern-interpretation

Theme: Photography-based Rider-Waite-Smith tarot

Medium: photography

The Arcadia Tarot was a proposed photography-based tarot deck, intended to reinterpret the Rider-Waite-Smith system through original photographic imagery. The project aimed to be one of the first fully photography-based tarot decks.

Key Features

  • Intended to be a 78-card tarot deck
  • Photography-based interpretation of the Rider-Waite-Smith system
  • Aimed to be one of the first fully photographic tarot decks

Who It's For

This deck would have appealed to tarot enthusiasts interested in unique artistic interpretations of the Rider-Waite-Smith system, particularly those with an appreciation for photography as an art form. It would also have attracted collectors looking for innovative and visually distinct tarot decks that push the boundaries of traditional illustration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the concept behind the Arcadia Tarot?
The Arcadia Tarot was conceived as a photography-based interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck. The creator intended to use original photographic imagery to represent the 78 cards, aiming to offer a modern and unique visual approach to traditional tarot symbolism.
Was the Arcadia Tarot a complete deck?
The project aimed to create a full 78-card tarot deck. However, the campaign was canceled, and it is not specified if any cards were completed or if the deck was ever fully realized.
What art style was planned for the Arcadia Tarot?
The Arcadia Tarot was planned to feature photography as its primary art medium. The creator intended to shoot a series of images that would translate the Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism into photographic form, potentially making it one of the first fully photography-based tarot decks.

Campaign Stats

Raised

$50

Backers

2

Launched

Apr 2012

Platform: Kickstarter

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