Astrology. The Library of Esoterica
Astrology explores the visual history of Western astrology - from ancient star maps to modern art. An in-depth look into the power of the stars.
Description
Astrology takes us on a visual journey through the history of Western astrology. With over 400 illustrations, this volume follows the orbits of the planets and zodiacs - from cave paintings to contemporary art.
For millennia, humans have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of the stars shapes astrology as a practice that inspires both awe and deep understanding of human life. Originally closely linked to astronomy, astrology was once a respected science - from Babylonian horoscopes to Galileo calculating constellations for the Medicis.
Although the exact sciences pushed astrology into the background, it remained a source of inspiration for art, literature and philosophy. Movements such as theosophy and the New Age brought it back into the consciousness of the general public.
Edited by Jessica Hundley, this book combines historical and contemporary perspectives, revealing the symbolic meaning of astrological representations in artworks by Leonora Carrington, Alphonse Mucha, and Hilma af Klint, and placing them alongside insights from thinkers such as Kepler and Copernicus. Complemented by interviews with modern astrologers such as Jessica Lanydoo and Pam Younghans, Astrology sheds light on the ongoing influence of the stars on our lives.
This work is the first compendium of its kind and reminds us of the eternal search for meaning, purpose and connection to the cosmos.
Additional Information
- Publication: February 16, 2023
- Number of pages: 520
- Size: H246mm x W46mm x D180mm
- Language: English
Astrology. The Library of Esoterica
Description
Astrology takes us on a visual journey through the history of Western astrology. With over 400 illustrations, this volume follows the orbits of the planets and zodiacs - from cave paintings to contemporary art.
For millennia, humans have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of the stars shapes astrology as a practice that inspires both awe and deep understanding of human life. Originally closely linked to astronomy, astrology was once a respected science - from Babylonian horoscopes to Galileo calculating constellations for the Medicis.
Although the exact sciences pushed astrology into the background, it remained a source of inspiration for art, literature and philosophy. Movements such as theosophy and the New Age brought it back into the consciousness of the general public.
Edited by Jessica Hundley, this book combines historical and contemporary perspectives, revealing the symbolic meaning of astrological representations in artworks by Leonora Carrington, Alphonse Mucha, and Hilma af Klint, and placing them alongside insights from thinkers such as Kepler and Copernicus. Complemented by interviews with modern astrologers such as Jessica Lanydoo and Pam Younghans, Astrology sheds light on the ongoing influence of the stars on our lives.
This work is the first compendium of its kind and reminds us of the eternal search for meaning, purpose and connection to the cosmos.
Additional Information
- Publication: February 16, 2023
- Number of pages: 520
- Size: H246mm x W46mm x D180mm
- Language: English