num_pages: 240
description: 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 .
language: English
title: The Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic
publisher: Frances Lincoln