Astrology. The Library of Esoterica
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 6.7 x 9.4 in., 3.89 lb, 520 pages
US$ 40
Looking to the sky, the second volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica series delves into the vibrant visual history of Western astrology. From its birth as astronomy’s sister science, to our current Age of Aquarius, the story of this ancient practice is told through more than 400 images—from Egyptian temples to contemporary art—sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac.
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Customer reviews (14)
A Date with Destiny
The art of astrology, from ancient science to modern-day practice
From the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. The practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.While modern-day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological knowledge, their lineage reaches back to ancient Mesopotamia. As author Andrea Richards recounts in Astrology, the second volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica series, astronomy and astrology were once sister sciences: the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza was built to align with constellations, Persian scholars oversaw some of the first observatories, and even Galileo cast horoscopes for the Medicis. But with the Enlightenment and the birth of exact science, the practice moved to places where mystery was still permitted, inspiring literature, art, and psychology, and influenced artists and thinkers such as Goethe, Byron, and Blake. Later movements like the Theosophists and the New Agers, would thrust the practice into the mainstream.
Edited by Jessica Hundley, this vibrant visual history of Western astrology is the first ever compendium of its kind, exploring the symbolic meaning behind more than 400 images, from Egyptian temples and illuminated manuscripts to contemporary art from across the globe. Works by artists from Alphonese Mucha and Hilma af Klint to Arpita Singh and Manzel Bowman are sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac. With a foreword by legendary astrologer Susan Miller and wisdom from new interviews with astrologers like Robert Hand, Jessica Lanyadoo, and Mecca Woods, Astrology celebrates the stars and their mysterious influence on our everyday lives.
Astrology. The Library of Esoterica
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 6.7 x 9.4 in., 3.89 lb, 520 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-7988-9
Edition: English
Edition: English
ISBN 978-3-8365-8522-4
Edition: French
Edition: French
ISBN 978-3-8365-8524-8
Edition: Spanish
Edition: Spanish
The Library of Esoterica explores how centuries of artists have given form to mysticism, translating the arcane and the obscure into enduring, visionary works of art. Each subject is showcased through both modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe. The result forms an inclusive visual history, a study of our primal pull to dream and nightmare, and the creative ways we strive to connect to the divine.
Customer reviews (14)
Wonderful stars
Vladimir, November 01, 2021
Super nice art.
Beautiful & Informative
Destiny, October 28, 2021
I love this book! it has so many beautiful illustrations for each zodiac sign which makes it fun for guests to look through. Has a good amount of informative astrology info, more than i’ve seen in other general books (includes houses, aspects, etc).
Inspiring
Marc, October 27, 2021
Great book to give a holistic overview on esoteric.
Magical
Lara, October 27, 2021
I adored this book. The artwork is beautiful throughout.
Wonderful
Riley, October 27, 2021
This book takes the reader on a beautiful journey exploring the art of astrology. Very in depth and interesting.
Atrología
Juan Luis, October 27, 2021
Como introducción a la astrología, es un gran libro
Top 1 Quality
Micaela Zua, October 27, 2021
The content of this book is so good that I want to study astrology ;)
Real coooooool
J, October 27, 2021
What can I say dude, this book is siiiiiiiick.
Sublime
Vincent, November 02, 2021
Magnifique livre pour les fan d'astrologie. Chaque signe est très bien expliqué et accompagné de superbes images très variées. Je recommande totalement.
Inhalt und Gestaltung hervorragend!
Detlef, November 02, 2021
Dieses Buch macht schon beim Anschauen einen überwältigenden Eindruck. Hier finden sich astrologische Zeichnungen, Bilder und Erläuterungen in übersichtlicher und hervorragend gestaltetem Layout wieder.
Der Inhalt ist übersichtlich in vier Kapiteln gegliedert und lässt sich auch kapitelweise in anderer Reihenfolge lesen.
Es ist auf - und anregend in dem prachtvollen Buch zu lesen, zu blättern und zu studieren. Jede neue Seite bietet eine Überraschung.
Der Inhalt ist übersichtlich in vier Kapiteln gegliedert und lässt sich auch kapitelweise in anderer Reihenfolge lesen.
Es ist auf - und anregend in dem prachtvollen Buch zu lesen, zu blättern und zu studieren. Jede neue Seite bietet eine Überraschung.