art and tarot
Just some thoughts, a bit random as I've just got out of bed !
Tarot cards teem with art-at least, they should do. Tastes vary, as do styles-I believe there's something for everybody.
I agree that Tarot cards can be had much more cheaply than even an inexpensive "work of art". And they take up much less room, are portable, etc. They are very democratic-Art isn't always. Having said that, it's not essential (fortunately !) to actually own art-think of all those wonderful galleries where you can get in for a very reasonable cost, or even free. And, of course, there are books containing wonderful reproductions.
What does art have that Tarot lacks ? SIZE. At least, sometimes. I can't imagine Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings having much of an impact if they were scrunched up into a 4 by 4 inch format.
What they both do, of course, is tap into the archetypal thingamijig, thus exploring matters of deep interest to us all. That's why I love them.
blessings to all,
rosyelf