~i Nudi : A Tribute to Lovers~
Influenced by erotic art of the Italian Renaissance and the floral motifs of traditional hanafuda cards, i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers is an artistic celebration and appreciation of the human figure, erotic art, and traditional hanafuda.
The i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series is a collection of 12 tetraptychs plus additional works. i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers was also produced as set of two 54 unique hand-illustrated playing card decks. VIEW FULL SERIES BELOW.
What inspired i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers?
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers is a synthesis of two historically illegal and heavily censored items: erotic art and playing cards.
i Nudi is inspired by the art and history of I modi (c.1524), Agostino Carracci (c.1798), Count de Waldeck (c.1850), and traditional hanafuda. In creating the series, Antonietta combined her own knowledge and interest in hanafuda playing cards with her artistic interests in figurative and floral art to create a beautiful fusion of the ‘more acceptable’ iconography of I modi’s successors with the innocuous floral motifs and cultural references of traditional hanafuda.
Who or what is I modi?
I modi was a 16th century collaborative collection of work by artist Giulio Romano, engraver Marcantonio Raimondi, and poet Pietro Aretino.
I modi (“The Ways”, “The Positions” or “The Sixteen Pleasures”) was essentially an erotic bestseller of the 1500’s that was banned by Pope Clement VII and virtually destroyed. There were numerous counterfeit editions and derivative works — many of which met the same fate.
A later collection of work by Agostino Carracci depicted figures from Greek mythology. Interestingly, this collection was considered less obscene due to its historical iconographic value.
What are Hanafuda?
Hanafuda are floral themed playing cards that are popular in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii.
Japan historically banned gambling and playing cards in the early 1600's. Hanafuda first became popular in Japan during this period because of their small concealable size, lack of obvious pips, and use of cultural iconography.
It was not until the late 1800's that playing cards were legalized in Japan.
It is also interesting to note that the popular game company Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a hanafuda manufacturer.
Modern perceptions.
Modern perceptions about gambling, playing cards, and erotic art have evolved since these historic works were created.
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers was created as an artistic celebration and an appreciation of the human figure, erotic art, and traditional hanafuda.
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers is a synthesis of two historically illegal and heavily censored items: erotic art and playing cards.
i Nudi is inspired by the art and history of I modi (c.1524), Agostino Carracci (c.1798), Count de Waldeck (c.1850), and traditional hanafuda. In creating the series, Antonietta combined her own knowledge and interest in hanafuda playing cards with her artistic interests in figurative and floral art to create a beautiful fusion of the ‘more acceptable’ iconography of I modi’s successors with the innocuous floral motifs and cultural references of traditional hanafuda.
Who or what is I modi?
I modi was a 16th century collaborative collection of work by artist Giulio Romano, engraver Marcantonio Raimondi, and poet Pietro Aretino.
I modi (“The Ways”, “The Positions” or “The Sixteen Pleasures”) was essentially an erotic bestseller of the 1500’s that was banned by Pope Clement VII and virtually destroyed. There were numerous counterfeit editions and derivative works — many of which met the same fate.
A later collection of work by Agostino Carracci depicted figures from Greek mythology. Interestingly, this collection was considered less obscene due to its historical iconographic value.
What are Hanafuda?
Hanafuda are floral themed playing cards that are popular in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii.
Japan historically banned gambling and playing cards in the early 1600's. Hanafuda first became popular in Japan during this period because of their small concealable size, lack of obvious pips, and use of cultural iconography.
It was not until the late 1800's that playing cards were legalized in Japan.
It is also interesting to note that the popular game company Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a hanafuda manufacturer.
Modern perceptions.
Modern perceptions about gambling, playing cards, and erotic art have evolved since these historic works were created.
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers was created as an artistic celebration and an appreciation of the human figure, erotic art, and traditional hanafuda.
i Nudi playing cards.
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers was licensed and is to be produced as a set of unique hand-illustrated playing card decks. i Nudi will be the first product release for IndianWolf Studios LLC.
"The cards looked wonderful and being able to kick things off for my new company with a cheeky tribute to Nintendo’s humble beginnings in the playing card industry was a nice bonus." -Jason Johnson, President of IndianWolf Studios LLC.
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers was licensed and is to be produced as a set of unique hand-illustrated playing card decks. i Nudi will be the first product release for IndianWolf Studios LLC.
"The cards looked wonderful and being able to kick things off for my new company with a cheeky tribute to Nintendo’s humble beginnings in the playing card industry was a nice bonus." -Jason Johnson, President of IndianWolf Studios LLC.
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers
The i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers hanafuda decks were designed to form a tetraptych for each month.
The Pine
(Matsu)
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The first month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Hercules and Deinira. |
The Plum
(Ume)
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The second month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Angelique and Medor. |
The Cherry
(Sakura)
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The third month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Jupiter and Juno. |
The Wisteria
(Fuji)
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The fourth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Paris and Oenone. |
The Iris
(Ayame)
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The fifth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Polyenos and Chriseis. |
The Peony
(Botan)
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The sixth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Alcibiades and Glycera. |
The Lespedeza
(Hagi)
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The seventh month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's The Satyr and the Nymph. |
The Moon
(Tsuki)
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The eighth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Venus Genetrix. |
The Chrysanthemum
(Kiku)
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The ninth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Antony and Cleopatra. |
Maple
(Momiji)
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The tenth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's The Satyr and his Wife. |
The Rain
(Ame)
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The eleventh month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Aeneas and Dido. |
The Paulownia
(Kiri)
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The twelfth month in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's Bacchus and Ariadne. |
Jokers
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The jokers in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series.
Figures inspired by Agostino Carracci's The Cult of Priapus. |
Card Back & Jokers
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Card back for the Hanafuda deck and two additional jokers in the i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers series. Figures on the card back were inspired by fragments of the original i Modi engravings by Marcantonio Raimondi and Posture 17 by Count de Waldeck. The design for the cherubs were inspired by Count de Waldeck's Posture 16.
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Rulebook & Art Book Cover
Cover Image created for i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers' Rulebook & Art Book. Inspired by Count de Waldeck's Posture 17.
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i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers - Fusion Playing Cards
i Nudi: A Tribute to Lovers
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