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

The Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780711248830,0711248834,9780711254169, 0711254168

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• ISBN 10:0711254168
• ISBN 13: 9780711254169
• Author: 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 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 geometry – The 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.

Table contents:

PART ONE The Cosmos
I. The Very Shape of Things: Sacred Geometry in Art
II. Gazing at the Stars: Astrology and the Zodiac in Art
III. The Imagery and Inspiration of the Elements
IV. Alchemy and the Artistic Spirit

PART TWO Higher Beings
V. Gods and Immortals: Divine Expression Through the Arts
VI. The Kabbalah as a Source of Artistic Inspiration
VII. Theosophical Thought Manifested Through Art
VIII. The Hermetic Tradition and the Arts

PART THREE Practitioners
IX. Potions, Persecution and Power: Witches and Witchcraft in Art
X. Spirit Art and Spiritualism
XI. Emblems of Insight and Divine Inspiration: Divination in the Arts
XII. Ceremonial Magic: Invoking the Artistic Spirit

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