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The Art of the Occult
The Art of the Occult
Edited by S. Elizabeth
A VISUAL SOURCEBOOK FOR THE MODERN MYSTIC
The Art of the Occult is 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 esoteric themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them.
Among the wonders to 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
the Theosophical practices of Mondrian and Kandinsky
Featuring prominent, marginalized, and little-known artists, The Art of the Occult crosses mystical spheres in a bid to inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters of “The Cosmos,” “Higher Beings,” and “Practitioners”, the book acts as an illuminating introduction to the art of mysticism—with essays examining each practice and over 175 artworks to discover.
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 the blog Death and the Maiden. S. Elizabeth was also the co-creator of the two-volume The Occult Activity Book and runs two successful blogs—Ghoul Next Door (ghoulnextdoor.tumblr.com) and These Unquiet Things (unquietthings.com).
The Peculiar Parish Bookshop is proud to offer The Art of the Occult. These copies are new from the publisher.
Published by White Lion, an imprint of The Quarto Group (2023).
240-page hardcover book with color illustrations throughout.
Edited by S. Elizabeth
A VISUAL SOURCEBOOK FOR THE MODERN MYSTIC
The Art of the Occult is 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 esoteric themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them.
Among the wonders to 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
the Theosophical practices of Mondrian and Kandinsky
Featuring prominent, marginalized, and little-known artists, The Art of the Occult crosses mystical spheres in a bid to inspire and delight. Divided into thematic chapters of “The Cosmos,” “Higher Beings,” and “Practitioners”, the book acts as an illuminating introduction to the art of mysticism—with essays examining each practice and over 175 artworks to discover.
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 the blog Death and the Maiden. S. Elizabeth was also the co-creator of the two-volume The Occult Activity Book and runs two successful blogs—Ghoul Next Door (ghoulnextdoor.tumblr.com) and These Unquiet Things (unquietthings.com).
The Peculiar Parish Bookshop is proud to offer The Art of the Occult. These copies are new from the publisher.
Published by White Lion, an imprint of The Quarto Group (2023).
240-page hardcover book with color illustrations throughout.
