The Art of the Occult av S. Elizabeth

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<B>A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.</B><BR/><BR/> 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 <B>curious artworks that transcend time and place</B>– but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms?<BR/><BR/> From <B>theosophy</B> and <B>kabbalah</B>, to the <B>zodiac</B> and <B>alchemy</B>; <B>spiritualism</B> and <B>ceremonial magic</B>, to <B>the elements</B> and <B>sacred geometry</B>– <I>The Art of the Occult</I> introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover the <B>symbolic</B> and <B>mythical</B> images of the <B>Pre-Raphaelites</B>; the automatic drawing of <B>Hilma af Klint</B> and <B>Madge Gill</B>; <B>Leonora Carr