The Art Of The Occult: A Visual Sourcebook For The Modern Mystic

The Art Of The Occult: A Visual Sourcebook For The Modern Mystic

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 createdcurious artworks that transcend time and place - but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms? Fromtheosophy andkabbalah, to thezodiac andalchemy;spiritualism andceremonial magic, tothe elements andsacred geometry -The Art of the Occult introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover thesymbolic andmythical images of thePre-Raphaelites; the automatic drawing ofHilma af Klint andMadge Gill;Leonora Carrington's surrealist interpretation ofmyth,alchemy andkabbalah; and much more. Featuringprominent, marginalised and little-known artists,The Art of the Occult