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Mormon Tarot part 1/6: American Prophet
Title
Mormon Tarot part 1/6: American Prophet
Publication Type
Artwork
Year of Publication
2018
Authors
Baird, Josh (Primary)
Art Contest
2018 Art Contest Gallery
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Abstract
The 22 major arcana of the tarot represent the archetypal story of the soul's journey through life. This ancient visual language has a marvelous ability to adapt to seemingly incongruous ideas and themes. This project illustrates the synchronistic alignment between the tarot and the story of early mormonism. These four cards focus on Joseph Smith, the founder and prophet of Mormonsim. The Fool card symbolizes innocent beginnings. The Lovers card represents life choices. The Hierophant card symbolizes spiritual knowledge. The Hanged Man represents a transition between the old and the new.
Subject Keywords
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
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Items in the BMC Archive are made publicly available for non-commercial, private use. Inclusion within the BMC Archive does not imply endorsement. Items do not represent the official views of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or of Book of Mormon Central.