International Icon Tarot
In
the colorful world of Tarot, the “International Icon Tarot” deck has emerged as
a breath of fresh air, offering a simple yet powerful approach. Designed by
Robin Ator and self-published in 2004, this deck reimagines the imagery of the
traditional Rider-Waite deck, but with a notable difference: the elimination of
complex symbols in favor of simple international graphic icons¹.
This
deck consists of 79 cards, including the unique “The Happy Squirrel” card. Each
card is designed with abstract imagery, devoid of faces, gender, or racial
distinctions, aiming to create a universal visual language¹. This not only
makes the deck popular and accessible to people around the world but also opens
up a new space for deep reflection and understanding of oneself and the
surrounding life.
The
use of color in the “International Icon Tarot” is intelligent, with strong but
not glaring colors, helping the viewer focus on the imagery and easily
associate with the meaning of each card. For example, the “Four of Cups” uses
pale purple, olive, and light yellow; while the “Devil” card employs dark black
and purple, creating a heavy and oppressive feeling¹.
The
“International Icon Tarot” is not just a divination tool but also a
contemporary work of art, reflecting simplicity and sophistication in design.
It proves that even the simplest images can contain profound meanings and open
up new possibilities in understanding and using Tarot.
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info
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