Description
by Pietro Turino
ISBN 978 8 865279830
Published by Lo Scarabeo
The Japanese term ukiyo (literally “floating world”) embodies an artistic and cultural concept that developed in Japan during the Edo period (1603 – 1868). It evokes the essence of the impermanence and transience of human experiences, as well as an urban lifestyle dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure in all its forms.
It is precisely a careful historical and artistic reflection on this term that inspired the artwork of this Tarot deck. The world you see represented here is a timeless realm which has its roots in Japanese culture but expands beyond it, generating characters immersed in perpetual enchantment, with a fleeting beauty that conceals an arcane melancholy.
The term ukiyo becomes a key to interpreting these Tarot cards, providing a perspective through which to grasp the complexity and depth of human experiences. The journey undertaken with these cards is an opportunity to reflect on yourself, on the nature of your experiences, and on the transient beauty of everything that surrounds you.
78 cards and booklet.
