Esoteric And Occult Art


Esoteric And Occult Art
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Esoteric And Occult Art


Esoteric And Occult Art
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Author : Alan Weller
language : en
Publisher: Dover Publications
Release Date : 2011

Esoteric And Occult Art written by Alan Weller and has been published by Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Clip art categories.


This compilation reveals the world of Western esotericism, from the ancient world to the present. More than 200 examples of this rare and unusual art are drawn from manuscripts and early printed books by practitioners of various traditions: Hermetic, Gnostic, Alchemical, Arthurian, Rosicrucian, Qabbalistic, Masonic, and 19th-century occultism.



The Art Of The Occult


The Art Of The Occult
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Author : S. Elizabeth
language : en
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Release Date : 2020-10-13

The Art Of The Occult written by S. Elizabeth and has been published by Frances Lincoln this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-13 with Art categories.


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.



The Occult In Art


The Occult In Art
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Author : Owen S. Rachleff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993

The Occult In Art written by Owen S. Rachleff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Fantasy in art categories.




The Occult Arts Of Music


The Occult Arts Of Music
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Author : David Huckvale
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-09-21

The Occult Arts Of Music written by David Huckvale and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-21 with Music categories.


Occult traditions have inspired musical ingenuity for centuries. From the Pythagorean concept of a music of the spheres to the occult subculture of 20th-century pop and rock, music has often attempted to express mystical states of mind, cosmic harmony, the demonic and the divine—nowhere more so, perhaps, than in the music for films such as The Mephisto Waltz, The Devil Rides Out, Star Trek, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Omen and The Exorcist. This survey explores how such film music works and uncovers its origins in Pythagorean and Platonic ideas about the divine order of the universe and its essentially numerical/musical nature. Chapters trace the influence of esoteric Freemasonry on Mozart and Beethoven, the birth of “demonic” music in the 19th century with composers such as Weber, Berlioz and Liszt, Wagner’s racial mysticism, Schoenberg’s numerical superstition, the impact of synesthesia on art music and film, the effect of theosophical ideas on composers such as Scriabin and Holst, supernatural opera and ballet, fairy music and, finally, popular music in the 1960s and ’70s.



The Esoteric Secrets Of Surrealism


The Esoteric Secrets Of Surrealism
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Author : Patrick Lepetit
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-04-24

The Esoteric Secrets Of Surrealism written by Patrick Lepetit and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-24 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.


A profound understanding of the surrealists’ connections with alchemists and secret societies and the hermetic aspirations revealed in their works • Explains how surrealist paintings and poems employed mythology, gnostic principles, tarot, voodoo, alchemy, and other hermetic sciences to seek out unexplored regions of the mind and recover lost “psychic” and magical powers • Provides many examples of esoteric influence in surrealism, such as how Picasso’s Demoiselles d’Avignon was originally titled The Bath of the Philosophers Not merely an artistic or literary movement as many believe, the surrealists rejected the labels of artist and author bestowed upon them by outsiders, accepting instead the titles of magician, alchemist, or--in the case of Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo--witch. Their paintings, poems, and other works were created to seek out unexplored regions of the mind and recover lost “psychic” and magical powers. They used creative expression as the vehicle to attain what André Breton called the “supreme point,” the point at which all opposites cease to be perceived as contradictions. This supreme point is found at the heart of all esoteric doctrines, including the Great Work of alchemy, and enables communication with higher states of being. Drawing on an extensive range of writings by the surrealists and those in their circle of influence, Patrick Lepetit shows how the surrealists employed mythology, gnostic principles, tarot, voodoo, and alchemy not simply as reference points but as significant elements of their ongoing investigations into the fundamental nature of consciousness. He provides many specific examples of esoteric influence among the surrealists, such as how Picasso’s famous Demoiselles d’Avignon was originally titled The Bath of the Philosophers, how painter Victor Brauner drew from his father’s spiritualist vocation as well as the Kabbalah and tarot, and how doctor and surrealist author Pierre Mabille was a Freemason focused on finding initiatory paths where “it is possible to feel a new system connecting man with the universe.” Lepetit casts new light on the connection between key figures of the movement and the circle of adepts gathered around Fulcanelli. He also explores the relationship between surrealists and Freemasonry, Martinists, and the Elect Cohen as well as the Grail mythos and the Arthurian brotherhood.



The Occult In Art


The Occult In Art
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Author : Fred Gettings
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979

The Occult In Art written by Fred Gettings and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.




Occultism In Avant Garde Art


Occultism In Avant Garde Art
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Author : John Francis Moffitt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988

Occultism In Avant Garde Art written by John Francis Moffitt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Allemagne (R.F.A.) - Avant-garde categories.




Art And Symbols Of The Occult


Art And Symbols Of The Occult
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Author : James Wasserman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993

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The Hidden Art


The Hidden Art
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Author : Fred Gettings
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978

The Hidden Art written by Fred Gettings and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Art categories.




Occulture


Occulture
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Author : Carl Abrahamsson
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2018-03-06

Occulture written by Carl Abrahamsson and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-06 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.


Explores the role of magic and the occult in art and culture from ancient times to today • Examines key figures behind esoteric cultural developments, such as Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles, Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner • Explores the history of magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture • Reveals how the magic of art can be restored if art is employed as a means rather than an end and offers strategies to rekindle intuitive creativity Art, magic, and the occult have been intimately linked since our prehistoric ancestors created the first cave paintings some 50,000 years ago. As civilizations developed, these esoteric forces continued to drive culture forward, both visibly and behind the scenes, from the Hermetic ideas of the Renaissance, to the ethereal worlds of 19th century Symbolism, to the occult interests of the Surrealists. In this deep exploration of “occulture”--the liminal space where art and magic meet--Carl Abrahamsson reveals the integral role played by magic and occultism in the development of culture throughout history as well as their relevance to the continuing survival of art and creativity. Blending magical history and esoteric philosophy with his more than 30 years’ experience in occult movements, Abrahamsson looks at the phenomena and people who have been seminal in modern esoteric developments, including Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles, Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner. Showing how art and magic were initially one and the same, the author explores the history of magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture. He reveals how the magic of art can be restored if art is employed as a means rather than an end--if it is intense, emotional, violent, and expressive--and offers strategies for creating freely, magically, even spontaneously, with intent unfettered by the whims of trends, a creative practice akin to chaos magick that assists both creators and spectators to live with meaning. He also looks at intuition and creativity as the cornerstones of genuine individuation, explaining how insights and illuminations seldom come in collective forms. Exploring magical philosophy, occult history, the arts, psychology, and the colorful grey areas in between, Abrahamsson reveals the culturally and magically transformative role of art and the ways the occult continues to transform culture to this day.