THE ART OF THE OCCULT BY S. ELIZABETH
A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.
Mystical beliefs and practices have existed for millennia, but why do we still chase the esoteric? From the beginning of human creativity itself, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have createdĀ curious artworks that transcend time and placeĀ ā but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms?
FromĀ theosophyĀ andĀ kabbalah, to theĀ zodiacĀ andĀ alchemy;Ā spiritualismĀ andĀ ceremonial magic, toĀ the elementsĀ andĀ sacred geometryĀ āĀ The Art of the OccultĀ introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover theĀ symbolicĀ andĀ mythicalĀ images of theĀ Pre-Raphaelites; the automatic drawing ofĀ Hilma af KlintĀ andĀ Madge Gill;Ā Leonora Carrington's surrealist interpretation ofĀ myth,Ā alchemyĀ andĀ kabbalah; and much more.
FeaturingĀ prominent, marginalised and little-known artists,Ā The Art of the OccultĀ crosses mystical spheresĀ in a bid toĀ inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters (The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners), the book acts asĀ an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticismĀ ā with essays examining each practice andĀ over 175 artworksĀ to discover.
The art of the occult has always existed in the margins but inspired the masses, and this book will spark curiosity in allĀ fans of magic, mysticism and the mysterious.
HARDBACK BOOK
THE ART OF THE OCCULT BY S. ELIZABETH
A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.
Mystical beliefs and practices have existed for millennia, but why do we still chase the esoteric? From the beginning of human creativity itself, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have createdĀ curious artworks that transcend time and placeĀ ā but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms?
FromĀ theosophyĀ andĀ kabbalah, to theĀ zodiacĀ andĀ alchemy;Ā spiritualismĀ andĀ ceremonial magic, toĀ the elementsĀ andĀ sacred geometryĀ āĀ The Art of the OccultĀ introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover theĀ symbolicĀ andĀ mythicalĀ images of theĀ Pre-Raphaelites; the automatic drawing ofĀ Hilma af KlintĀ andĀ Madge Gill;Ā Leonora Carrington's surrealist interpretation ofĀ myth,Ā alchemyĀ andĀ kabbalah; and much more.
FeaturingĀ prominent, marginalised and little-known artists,Ā The Art of the OccultĀ crosses mystical spheresĀ in a bid toĀ inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters (The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners), the book acts asĀ an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticismĀ ā with essays examining each practice andĀ over 175 artworksĀ to discover.
The art of the occult has always existed in the margins but inspired the masses, and this book will spark curiosity in allĀ fans of magic, mysticism and the mysterious.
HARDBACK BOOK
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A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.
Mystical beliefs and practices have existed for millennia, but why do we still chase the esoteric? From the beginning of human creativity itself, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have createdĀ curious artworks that transcend time and placeĀ ā but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms?
FromĀ theosophyĀ andĀ kabbalah, to theĀ zodiacĀ andĀ alchemy;Ā spiritualismĀ andĀ ceremonial magic, toĀ the elementsĀ andĀ sacred geometryĀ āĀ The Art of the OccultĀ introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover theĀ symbolicĀ andĀ mythicalĀ images of theĀ Pre-Raphaelites; the automatic drawing ofĀ Hilma af KlintĀ andĀ Madge Gill;Ā Leonora Carrington's surrealist interpretation ofĀ myth,Ā alchemyĀ andĀ kabbalah; and much more.
FeaturingĀ prominent, marginalised and little-known artists,Ā The Art of the OccultĀ crosses mystical spheresĀ in a bid toĀ inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters (The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners), the book acts asĀ an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticismĀ ā with essays examining each practice andĀ over 175 artworksĀ to discover.
The art of the occult has always existed in the margins but inspired the masses, and this book will spark curiosity in allĀ fans of magic, mysticism and the mysterious.
HARDBACK BOOK
