Supernatural A Compendium of Esoteric and Occult Art /anglais

Featuring 300 exquisite paintings and engravings that reveal the mysterious beauty of nineteenth century Dark Romanticism, Symbolism, and Pre-Raphaelitism, this lavish volume highlights the era’s fascination with the spiritual, the macabre, and the sublime. Authored by Alix Paré, renowned for her work on Gustave Doré, the book invites readers to experience the otherworldly imagination of celebrated and lesser-known artists who sought to capture the liminal spaces between reality and fantasy. Divided into seven thematic chapters—Luna (moon), Carmina (charms), Maleficia (witchcraft), Genii (fairies), Phantasmata (ghosts), Angeli (angels), and Daemones (demons)—it pairs breathtaking artwork with insightful commentary that illuminate the themes, symbols, and esoteric traditions woven into these haunting works. A glossary of 40 terms clarifies the arcane concepts and spiritual influences at play. The sumptuous package features a gold-embossed cover and spine, a decorative belly band, and sprayed edges inscribed with the title. Ideal for art lovers, mystics, and anyone captivated by the uncanny, it offers an unprecedented journey into the supernatural visions of the nineteenth century.

Alix Paré (Auteur) – Verschenen op 01/10/2025 bij Prestel Publishing.

Pages: 480. Edition: 1, Hardcover. Publications details indicate a premium presentation that complements the scholarly commentary with lavish visuals.

Kenmerken

• 300 schilderijen en gravures uit de periode
• Zeven thematische hoofdstukken
• Glossarium van 40 termen
• Goudgestempelde kaft en rug
• Decoratieve buikband en gespoten randen
• Hardcoveruitgave door Prestel Publishing