The Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic

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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, b

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  • Series: Art in the Margins #1
  • Author: Elizabeth, S.
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Page Count: 240
  • Publish Date: October 13, 2020
  • ISBN10: 0711248834
  • Language: English
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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 created curious artworks that transcend time and place – but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms?

From theosophy and kabbalah, to the zodiac and alchemy; spiritualism and ceremonial magic, to the elements and sacred geometryThe Art of the Occult introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover the symbolic and mythical images of the Pre-Raphaelites; the automatic drawing of Hilma af Klint and Madge Gill; Leonora Carrington‘s surrealist interpretation of myth, alchemy and kabbalah; and much more.

Featuring prominent, marginalised and little-known artists, The Art of the Occult crosses mystical spheres in a bid to inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters (The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners), the book acts as an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticism – with essays examining each practice and over 175 artworks to discover.

The art of the occult has always existed in the margins but inspired the masses, and this book will spark curiosity in all fans of magic, mysticism and the mysterious.

Author: S. Elizabeth
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 10/13/2020
Series: Art in the Margins #1
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.9lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780711248830
Language: English

Author

Elizabeth, S.

Binding

ISBN10

0711248834

ISBN13

9780711248830

Page Count

240

Published Date

October 13, 2020

Series

Art in the Margins #1

Language

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