The Art of the Occult

A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic

S. Elizabeth

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English

Frances Lincoln
03 November 2020

Art styles not defined by date; Religious subjects depicted in art; Mysticism, magic & ritual

Series: Art in the Margins

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 zodiac and alchemy; spiritualism and ceremonial magic, to the elements and sacred geometry - The Art of the Occult will introduce major occult themes and showcase 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 Carringtons surrealist interpretation of myth, alchemy and kabbalah;

the theosophical practices of Mondrian and Kandinsky;

and 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 short chapter introductions examining each practice, followed by a series of carefully curated 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.

By: S. Elizabeth
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 171mm,
ISBN: 9780711248830
ISBN 10: 0711248834
Series: Art in the Margins
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 03 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part I The Cosmos i. The Very Shape of Things: Sacred Geometry in Art ii. Gazing at the Stars: Astrology and the Zodiac in Art iii. The Imagery and Inspiration of the Elements iv. Alchemy and the Artistic Spirit Part II Higher Beings v. Gods and Immortals: Divine Expression Through the Arts vi. The Kabbalah as a Source of Artistic Expression vii. Theosophical Thought Manifested Through Art viii. The Hermetic Tradition and the Arts Part III Practitioners ix. Potions, Persecutions and Power: Witches and Witchcraft in Art x. Spirit Art and Spiritualism xi. Emblems of Insight and Divine Inspiration: Divination in the Arts xii. Ceremonial Magic: Invoking the Artistic Spirit Index Further Reading Picture Credits Thanks/About the Author

S. Elizabeth (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 '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 (ghoulnextdoor.tumblr.com) and These Unquiet Things (unquietthings.com).

Reviews for The Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic

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 *