Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica

£35.00 excl. VAT

Through the lens of art—from Goya’s dark visions to Surrealist masterpieces—and literature ranging from Shakespeare to The Wizard of Oz, the book explores the complex symbols and shifting identities of the craft. Featuring essays and interviews from leading scholars and practitioners, it offers a deep dive into magic as a global vehicle for creative and spiritual liberation.

Hardback

Published by TASCHEN

520 pages

24 x 17 x 5.2 cm

In stock

Description

The Library of Esoterica explores how centuries of artists have given form to mysticism, translating the arcane and the obscure into enduring, visionary works of art. Each subject is showcased through both modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe. The result forms an inclusive visual history, a study of our primal pull to dream and nightmare, and the creative ways we strive to connect to the divine.