| Heroes of Ancient Israel: The Playing Card Art of Arthur Szyk Gift Set | 
| Manufacturer: Historicana
Category: Sports
Buy New: $75.00
as of 5/23/2012 16:51 CDT details
Seller: Historicana
Sales Rank: 532,260
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 0.3 x 9
ISBN: 0979954649
EAN: 9780979954641
ASIN: 0979954649
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Collector's Deck: gilt-edged playing cards with full-length courts on cream background, with matching tuck box | | • | Player's Deck: playing cards with double-ended courts on white background, with matching tuck box | | • | Fully illustrated softcover Companion Volume (60 pages) | | • | Beautiful gift box | | • | New condition, direct from the publisher |
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Product Description
In the 1930s Polish-Jewish artist Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) joined a storied artistic tradition by illustrating an exquisite set of playing cards.
Painted in his highest style in watercolor and gouache on paper, the twelve court cards-four Kings, four Queens, and four Jacks-each feature a different Jewish hero from the Bible or ancient history. Every idealized portrait includes the hero's name in Hebrew calligraphy and a symbolic element alluding to his or her story.
One of his finest contributions to the applied arts, Szyk's design showcases not only the rich aesthetic potential of playing cards but also the artist's commitment to celebrating the history and virtues of his people in his art.
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