With The Deck Of Casino Cards To The School Blackboard. Part Two.
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From Casino Cards to the Classroom: Part Two
The fascinating journey of playing cards has seen them evolve from simple gaming tools to complex works of art and culture. This article delves into the rich history of cards from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A Look at Cards Through History
18th Century Decks
In the 18th century, one such deck described by Breitkopf featured four suits: Ven (civil), Woo (military), Co (science), and Juan (academy), each with nine cards. These suits represented important civil and military ranks, reflecting the societal hierarchy of the time.
Chinese Cards of the 17th Century
Prunner identified three key elements in Chinese cards from the 17th century: literary quotations, toasts and wishes, and monetary symbols. Over time, the cards evolved, with only monetary and literary elements remaining. The most well-known were the "money cards," where the value was tied to money denominations.
Japanese Literary Cards
Early Japanese cards were crafted from shells and served as a medium for literary amusement. They featured lines from poems, with players tasked to match them correctly?"a precursor to the "One Hundred Poets" game. This involved matching a poet’s image with lines from their poem.
Heraldic Cards
Introduced in the 17th century, heraldic cards gained popularity due to Claude Oronce Fine. Despite initial controversy?"some nobles were displeased with their depiction as jacks and aces?"the deck ultimately succeeded. In Naples, a group of young nobles, the "Armorists," took interest in studying heraldic symbols, which later spread to Venice. In 1682, Dom Kasimir Frescott presented a deck featuring Venetian noble coats of arms to the Doge of Venice.
Historical Gambling Cards
These cards depicted historical figures, showcasing heroes like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra as kings and queens. The French Revolution saw a shift in these depictions to thinkers and revolutionaries like Voltaire and Rousseau. Many cards, created by renowned artists, are valuable works of art that offer insight into their time.
Conclusion
Playing cards offer a window into history, reflecting the cultural and societal nuances of their eras. Their artistry and the stories they tell continue to be a source of fascination and study for historians and enthusiasts alike.
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