Art of the Occult

<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>.