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The Hermetic Museum - Alchemy & Mysticism
At the crossroads of fables, magic, and mystery, this collection brings together centuries of stories and knowledge related to alchemy and secret traditions. Ancient texts, drawings, paintings, and engravings respond to each other to trace a long visual and intellectual history, from the early Christian spiritual movements to the works of William Blake and Romantic artists.
Page after page, the book spans eras, sciences, and philosophy, opening onto a universe of symbols and knowledge that seem to transcend the ordinary world.
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- Author: Alexander Roob
- Publication date: March 2014
- Size: 14cm x 19.50cm
- Weight: 995g
- ISBN: 978-3-8365-4935-6
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Alchemy & Mysticism, published by Taschen editions, offers a vast journey through representations, texts, and images related to alchemy and Western secret traditions. The book gathers documents from several centuries, where fables, philosophical speculations, and spiritual research intersect. It provides a richly illustrated overview, allowing readers to grasp the evolution of alchemical ideas in their cultural and artistic context.
A journey through the visual history of alchemy
Ancient texts, symbolic engravings, paintings, and drawings converse throughout the pages to trace a long intellectual history. From early Christian currents to the works of William Blake and Romantic artists, the book shows how alchemy has fueled the European imagination. The images are not mere decoration: they fully participate in conveying concepts, revealing the central role of the symbol in this tradition.
A richly illustrated reference work
With its generous format and high-quality reproductions, this edition is a reference volume for anyone interested in the history of ideas and Western esoteric currents. Page after page, the reader travels through eras, sciences, and philosophy, discovering a universe of signs and correspondences that have shaped European thought. This book is aimed both at art lovers and alchemy enthusiasts eager to place this tradition in a solid historical perspective.
Alexander Roob is a German art historian, author, and exhibition curator, recognized for his work dedicated to the history of images, symbols, and visual traditions related to Western esotericism. He has established himself as a reference through a rigorous approach based on historical sources, ancient texts, and European iconography.
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