Forshaw, Peter

Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Magic and Divination

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ISBN 13:
9780500027134
author:
Forshaw, Peter
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Thames & Hudson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
24.4 x 17.8 x 3 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, Occultism,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.97

Description

Occult Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Magic and Divination explores the meaning and mystic power of esoteric art and artifacts from around the world. The book delves into the five central elements of occultism, including alchemy, astrology, magic, mysticism, and divination, examining key symbols and rituals to provide new insights into the philosophies and beliefs of occultists.

Organized into three broad sections, the book takes readers on a journey from ancient beliefs to the modern occult revival, covering topics such as the foundations of the occult, the philosophy of occult magic, and the modern occult revival. Illustrated narrative text and double-page presentations of key practices, figures, and symbols are interspersed throughout, providing a detailed examination of the practices, figures, and symbols relevant to each theme.

Through its exploration of occultism, the book sheds light on the beliefs, rituals, and philosophies of occultists around the world, from their origins in ancient esoteric traditions to their reinterpretation in modern occultism.

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