Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Magic and Divination Manuscripts Few devotees of the form

Few devotees of the form can approach Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn’s radical contributions to self-portraiture

Boots Riley

tropical ferns

the Nativity

which was praised in this time and this carefully reproduced in this boxed set of eight notecards and envelopes

Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Magic and Divination Manuscripts Few devotees of the formA clear, concise, and detailed historical exploration of the eclectic and arcane visual and material culture of the occult. Focusing on a carefully curated selection of esoteric art and artifacts, Occult explores the meaning and mystic power of occult manuscripts, ritual objects, and symbols from around the world. The author identifies five central elements of occultismalchemy, astrology, magic, mysticism, and divination. Key symbols are highlighted