Illustration Design of Tarot Cards from Thai Literature

Abstract

The purpose of this research was three-fold: 1) to explore the ideal patterns of tarot card illustrations from Thai literature; 2) to design and create tarot card illustrations from Thai literature by the forms of representation and congruence with the original tarot cards suit; and 3) to examine the efficiency of tarot card illustrations from Thai literature by collecting data from relevant documents and research works, and developing the patterns of illustrations for 22 tarot cards in the Major Arcana to convey the meaning and to be congruent with the original tarot cards suit, applying the concept of Thai literature. The illustration designs were reviewed and evaluated by 3 specialists to find out the ideal illustrations which were then printed on appropriate print material. For efficiency evaluation of tarot card illustrations from Thai literature, the research sample included 50 people who were interested in tarot card illustration design. The evaluation focused on 3 aspects comprising 1) Material used was appropriate for functioning, 2) Design principles, and 3) Representation of illustrations. The result of efficiency evaluation of tarot card illustrations from Thai literature on the 3 aspect reported the overall mean of 4.00, suggesting a very high level of propriety.