Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first entered popular culture. 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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Egyptian Tarot
• August 21, 2019 at 05:20pmEgyptian Tarot published by Naipes La Banca, Buenos Aires, c.1980. Read more →
Gerrymanders
• August 20, 2019 at 11:32amGerrymanders by Globe Series of Games, c.1900. Read more →
Happy Families
• August 19, 2019 at 05:33pmHappy Families published by Globe Series, c.1900. Read more →
Naipes Criollos
• August 18, 2019 at 08:19pm“Naipes Criollos” Gaucho playing cards, 1995. Read more →
Naipes Cardón
• August 12, 2019 at 02:27pmNaipes Cardón designed by Mario Luis Rivero depicting traditional Argentine culture and identity, 2002. Read more →
El Oráculo de la Bruja
• August 12, 2019 at 10:15am“El Oráculo de la Bruja” fortune-telling cards, 2003. Read more →
Woman’s Hour
• July 11, 2019 at 05:34pmThe Woman’s Hour playing cards published by David Westnedge, 1996. Read more →
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