# Cultural exploration of Tarot history in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-exploration-of-tarot-history-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-26T04:15:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Cultural events in Italy have been held to explore the historical, artistic, and symbolic evolution of Tarot cards. 

In Trapani, the ‘Arcani sotto le stelle’ event at the Torre di Ligny, part of the ‘Le Notti di BCsicilia’ series, examined how Tarot cards transitioned from Renaissance-era hand-painted luxury objects and playing cards to tools for divination and esoteric philosophy. Discussions traced the origins of card games from 9th-century China through Middle Eastern trade routes to their development as ‘triumphs’ in 15th-century Northern Italy. The event also touched upon modern psychological interpretations of the cards.

Additionally, the exhibition ‘Dal mago al matto – I 22 Arcani Maggiori’ has been on display at Villa Tarantini in Maratea. This exhibition features twenty years of research and artistic creations by Carlo Perretti, focusing on the graphic and historical aspects of the Major Arcana.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Italy hosts cultural events exploring the history and art of Tarot

Cultural events in Maratea and Trapani explore the history and artistry of Tarot cards, tracing their evolution from Renaissance playing cards to symbolic tools of divination.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-hosts-cultural-events-exploring-the-history-and-art-of-tarot

### 2026-08-23: Trapani to host event exploring the history and symbolism of Tarot

An event in Trapani on August 24, 2026, will explore the historical, artistic, and symbolic evolution of Tarot cards, from Renaissance art to modern psychological tools.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trapani-to-host-event-exploring-the-history-and-symbolism-of-tarot

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