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The (Not so) Early History of Playing Cards (Not) in Europe

As we inch closer to the 21st century, it may seem like there isn’t much more to say about the evolution of playing cards. However, a humble card making company that would come to be known as one of the most… Continue Reading →

The (Less) Early History of Playing Cards in Europe

Early Stamps For whatever reason, the kings and queens of England felt entitled to some money from each card deck made, starting from 1588 and only abolishing the taxation in the 1960s. Although I believe that the British government did… Continue Reading →

The (Sorta) Early History of Playing Cards in Europe

I was very interested in learning about playing cards for last week’s blog, I decided to revisit the subject. This time I’m focussing a bit less on the cultural reaction and methods of creating the cards, and more so looking… Continue Reading →

The (Very) Early History of Playing Cards in Europe

14th Century Although there is some evidence that playing cards were used before the common era in China, the first playing cards in Europe came in the 1370s. Yes, that’s around 30 years before the invention of the woodblock printing… Continue Reading →

Survey 1 – The Fascinating Uses and Designs of Cylinder Seals

The origins of brand started with seals rolled onto clay as a form of signature. I was curious about how exactly they were used, so I did some additional research.  Uses of the Cylinder Seal I found that cylinder seals… Continue Reading →

Yearbook Spread

As we were tasked to create a yearbook spread in IDES 141, I immediately had many ideas of how I could express myself. Initially, I thought about doing it digitally, so I could explore the world of Illustrator or Photoshop,… Continue Reading →

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