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“Captures the incredibly rich artistic tradition of alchemy.”
Alchemy & Mysticism
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 1.95 lb, 576 pages25Availability: In StockFables, folklore, and fantasy—this compendium of all things alchemical and mystical gathers centuries of esoteric mythology in the form of writings, drawings, paintings, and prints. From early Christian mystics to the illustrations of William Blake and the Romantics, this collection spans science, philosophy, and otherworldly mystery over the ages.
Alchemy & Mysticism
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A fantastic journey through the history of esoteric lore
The Hermetic Museum takes readers on a magical mystery tour spanning an arc from the medieval cosmogram and images of Christian mysticism, through the fascinating world of alchemy to the art of the Romantic era. The enigmatic hieroglyphs of cabalists, Rosicrucians, and freemasons are shown to be closely linked with the early scientific illustrations in the fields of medicine, chemistry, optics, and color theory. Even for those with no knowledge of the fascinating history of alchemy, this book is a delight to explore. Each richly illustrated chapter begins with an introduction and quotes from alchemists by specialist Alexander Roob. The roots of surrealism and many other more recent artistic movements can be found in this treasure trove.
The author
Alexander Roob taught graphics and painting at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg and the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. As part of his ongoing drawing project, CS, he has investigated various aspects of hermetic symbolism and the underlying history of sequential and documentary methods of drawing. In 2005 he co-founded the Melton Prior Institute in Düsseldorf, which specializes in the history of pictorial journalism and print culture.
Alchemy & Mysticism
Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 0.89 kg, 576 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-4934-9
Edition: SpanishISBN 978-3-8365-4935-6
Edition: FrenchISBN 978-3-8365-4936-3
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October 27, 2021
Excellent ouvrage, accompagnée de belles illustrations. A recommander !Beautiful
October 27, 2021
As with most Taschen book the quality of this publication is excellent, both the subject and the way it's being presented makes this book a pleasure to own and discoverThank you Taschen for helping me become a better artist
October 27, 2021
High Quality Books. Ive been recently into collecting art books to read and consume new knowledge in hopes it will help me become a better artist. Learning from the greats gave me new techniques and opened up my mind to new approaches to creating my own artwork. Thank you Taschen for providing me the tools I needed.Excellent ouvrage
October 27, 2021
Excellent ouvrage, accompagnée de belles illustrations. A recommander !