Sacred Sites
The Library of Esoterica
$80.22
- Hardcover
520 pages
- Release Date
3 December 2024
Summary
Taking us on a journey through the history of sacred art and architecture, Sacred Sites explores the myriads of ways in which we imbue our environments with profound and enduring meaning. From our early designation of nature and the body as temple to our futuristic embrace of imaginary realms, we travel the vast and mystical landscapes of myth, religion, and imagination.
Through gathering, we ignite our spaces with spirit, we circle the bonfire, bow down at the forest altar, give prai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783836590600 |
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| ISBN-10: | 3836590603 |
| Author: | Jessica Hundley |
| Publisher: | Taschen GmbH |
| Imprint: | Taschen GmbH |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 520 |
| Release Date: | 3 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.56kg |
| Dimensions: | 40mm x 170mm x 240mm |
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Critics Review
Jessica Hundley’s new book unveils many sites across the globe. * Corriere della Sera *
From Machu Picchu to the Louvre-the book journeys through sacred sites in art and ancient history. * Artnet News *
Sacred Sites celebrates how we traverse and transform the world around us through ritual and art. Compiled by Jessica Hundley, [the book] surveys a remarkable array of places and artworks through more than 400 images centered around pilgrimage, performance, and devotion. * This is Colossal *
A decadent feast for the eyes, laced with belladonna. * The New York Times *
The ‘Library of Esoterica’ acts as a bridge between the dark halls of history and the vast data at our fingertips. * Los Angeles Times *
Jessica Hundley
Jessica Hundley is an author, filmmaker and journalist. She has written for the likes of Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and has authored books on artists including Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, and Gram Parsons. Hundley often explores the counterculture in her work, with a focus on metaphysics, psychedelia, and magic.
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