The Art of the Occult
A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic
$42.10
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2020
Summary
A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology, and otherworldly experiences.
Mystic and occult practices date back centuries, but why do we still chase the esoteric? Over the past two hundred years, 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 zod…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780711248830 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0711248834 |
| Author: | S. Elizabeth |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 830g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 163mm x 231mm |
| Series: | Art in the Margins |
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Critics Review
“This exhibition-in-a-book brings together a cornucopia of images from the Western occult tradition in a manner that inspires curiosity and thought.” - MythLore
“This exhibition-in-a-book brings together a cornucopia of images from the Western occult tradition in a manner that inspires curiosity and thought.” * MythLore *
“No matter what the particular belief or sect, imagery has always played a vital role in the occult. Featuring a wide range of artists from the unknown to the famous and divided into thematic chapters, The Art of the Occult is a visual journey through the artistic interpretations of the mystical.”
* The Lineup *S. Elizabeth
S. Elizabeth (aka Mlle Ghoul) is a Florida-based writer specializing in art, the macabre, and the supernatural. She is a staff writer at Haute Macabre and has written for ‘Coilhouse’, ‘Dirge’, and ‘Death and the Maiden Blog’. S. Elizabeth was also the co-creator of The Occult Activity Book (vol 1 and 2) and runs two successful blogs: Ghoul Next Door and These Unquiet Things.
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