Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first became a part of popular culture, perhaps seen as a miniature model of the universe. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
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Dames de France
• July 21, 2017 at 12:54pm“Dames de France” published by J-M Simon based on originals by Armand Gustave Houbigant, Paris, c.1817 Read more →
Royal Pavilion at Brighton
• July 20, 2017 at 01:51pmThe Royal Pavilion, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is an Asian-style palace built for King George IV when he was Prince of Wales. Read more →
Sheba by Omega Concepts Ltd, 1972
• July 19, 2017 at 11:31amSheba playing cards illustrated by Brent Bailer and published by Omega Concepts Ltd, 1972 Read more →
Casais Portugueses
• July 18, 2017 at 02:31pmMatching game by Majora, Lisbon, c.1970, featuring figures in national dress from Portuguese provinces and colonies Read more →
Naipe Nacional
• June 05, 2017 at 05:08pmNaipe Nacional designed by the architect, illustrator and artist Luis Alemany (1886-1943) Read more →
Tarocchi di Mantegna, c.1465
• June 05, 2017 at 09:45amThe so-called Tarocchi di Mantegna (c.1465) reflect an ideological structure bringing to mind the soul's progress towards perfection. Read more →
Tesseract Mobile Solitaire Games Blog Post
• June 05, 2017 at 09:29amTesseract Mobile’s new Solitaire card games for Android devices features dynamic playing cards that change style... Read more →
Versailles
• June 03, 2017 at 08:13pmSumptuous ‘Versailles’ playing cards created by Matéjà and printed by B. P. Grimaud, c.1970 Read more →
Rodolfo de Olea : “El Elefante”
• May 31, 2017 at 03:28pm“El Elefante” Cadiz pattern by Rodolfo de Olea Viaña, 1899 Read more →
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