The Art of the Occult - by S Elizabeth (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A visually rich sourcebook featuring eclectic artwork (from the late-nineteenth century to today) inspired and informed by the mystical, esoteric and occult. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.</b> <p/> 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? <p/> 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 Carrington</b>'s surrealist interpretation of <b>myth</b>, <b>alchemy</b> and <b>kabbalah</b>; and much more. <p/> Featuring <b>prominent, marginalised and little-known artists</b>, <i>The Art of the Occult</i> <b>crosses mystical spheres</b> in a bid to <b>inspire and delight</b>. Divided into thematic chapters (The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners), the book acts as <b>an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticism</b> - with essays examining each practice and <b>over 175 artworks</b> to discover. <p/> The art of the occult has always existed in the margins but inspired the masses, and this book will spark curiosity in all <b>fans of magic, mysticism and the mysterious</b>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>"This exhibition-in-a-book brings together a cornucopia of images from the Western occult tradition in a manner that inspires curiosity and thought."</b>--<i><b>MythLore</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>S. Elizabeth</b> (aka Mlle Ghoul) is a Florida-based writer specialising in art, the macabre and the supernatural. She is a staff writer at Haute Macabre and has written for <i>Coilhouse</i>, <i>Dirge</i> and the blog <i>Death & the Maiden</i>. S. Elizabeth was also the co-creator of <i>The Occult Activity Book</i> (vol 1 and 2) and runs two successful blogs: Ghoul Next Door (ghoulnextdoor.tumblr.com) and These Unquiet Things (unquietthings.com).</p>
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