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Card decks for art lovers

Playing card decks and art have a very close link, and that’s what attracts many people to develop an initial love for the deck in the very first place.

Throughout history, decks have been representations of art and artists. Every time a card deck gets used for a game (or admired by its holder), it’s as good as a tribute to the artists who worked to create it.

Are you a lover of art, or a student of art history as well as an enthusiast of card games?

Card decks are a great way to get to know an artist’s work by heart. Sometimes, the deck might just be appropriate for the night’s theme – or perfect as a gift idea for another player.

Here’s a run-through of some classic card decks for art-lovers.

1. The Leonardo Da Vinci Deck

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The artistic genius of da Vinci doesn’t begin and end with his most famous works that the entire world is familiar with, but he managed to create an entire lifetime of art and sketches.

If you particularly love his work (or you’re getting deeper into the Da Vinci Code story for the first time), you’ll definitely want this deck as part of your collection.

2. The Louvre Art Deck

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The Louvre is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Any lover or student of art should own at least one comprehensive book (and of course, deck) on the topic.

Containing enough unique artworks from the Louvre to fill up an entire playing card deck, adding this to your bridge games feels as good as taking a virtual tour through the best of what the museum has to offer.

3. Salvador Dali’s Own Designed Deck

Here’s a fun fact that even many fans of Salvador Dali don’t know yet: During his life, he used his unique take on art to put together his own tarot deck – and later, this was released to the public.

Today, it’s available-to-order for any players and art lovers who need this as part of their collection.

Even if you aren’t a fan of traditional tarot decks, you’ll appreciate what Dali did here.

4. The Art Of Monet Playing Cards


Monet is a name that anyone will inevitably encounter if they want to know more about art, impressionism, or shading – and this deck can find its way to your bridge club if you want to brighten up your games.

Get to know great art, and get to play better bridge at the same time. What could be better?