Spirit Worlds. The Library of Esoterica
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Description
Spirit Worlds invites you on a striking visual journey through the diverse conceptions of the afterlife. Featuring over 400 works of art, this volume unfolds a panorama of spiritual practices, global mythologies, and ritual expressions surrounding death, rebirth, and life after death.
Since time immemorial, humanity has pondered the question of what happens after our last breath. Representations of the spirit world—from luminous angels to sinister demons—reflect our deepest fears, hopes, and spiritual longings. Spirit Worlds explores these cultural and artistic dimensions: from ancient burial sites and ancestor cults to séances, oracle practices, and spiritual mediums.
Edited by Jessica Hundley, this volume brings together essays, interviews with scholars and practitioners, and a carefully curated selection of visionary art—including works by Hilma af Klint, William Blake, and unknown spiritualist artists. It focuses on universal questions of transience, memory, and transcendence.
This book is an invitation to lift the veil between the worlds – a meditative, sensual and insightful approach to the invisible that connects us all.
Additional Information
- First published: June 18, 2025
- Number of pages: 520
- Size: H246mm x W46mm x D180mm
- Language: English
Spirit Worlds. The Library of Esoterica
Description
Spirit Worlds invites you on a striking visual journey through the diverse conceptions of the afterlife. Featuring over 400 works of art, this volume unfolds a panorama of spiritual practices, global mythologies, and ritual expressions surrounding death, rebirth, and life after death.
Since time immemorial, humanity has pondered the question of what happens after our last breath. Representations of the spirit world—from luminous angels to sinister demons—reflect our deepest fears, hopes, and spiritual longings. Spirit Worlds explores these cultural and artistic dimensions: from ancient burial sites and ancestor cults to séances, oracle practices, and spiritual mediums.
Edited by Jessica Hundley, this volume brings together essays, interviews with scholars and practitioners, and a carefully curated selection of visionary art—including works by Hilma af Klint, William Blake, and unknown spiritualist artists. It focuses on universal questions of transience, memory, and transcendence.
This book is an invitation to lift the veil between the worlds – a meditative, sensual and insightful approach to the invisible that connects us all.
Additional Information
- First published: June 18, 2025
- Number of pages: 520
- Size: H246mm x W46mm x D180mm
- Language: English