Name: Alchemy and Mysticism
ISBN: 9783822815144

Alexander Roob

Collection of illustrations documenting the secret arts through history.

Alchemy and Mysticism

Fables, 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.

Vilandra

This is a beautiful book, with color plates on almost every page. It is more of a catalog, with captions for each plate. There could have been more explanatory text - what was there felt a tad disjointed. This is not the book to read as your first foray into this topic, but for scholars it us a great asset.

"A fantastical journey through the pictorial world of alchemy and mysticism, the Cabbala and magic, freemasons and Rosicrucians. This unique selection of illustrations with commentaries and source texts guides us on a fascinating journey through the representations of the secret arts."--Back cover.

Alchemy and Mysticism

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