Alchemy and Mysticism Icon by Alexander Roob

Alchemy and Mysticism Icon by Alexander Roob

Signs and wonders: A fantastic journey through the history of esoteric lore The Hermetic Museum takes readers on a magical mystery tour spanning an arc from the medieval cosmogram and images of Christian mysticism, through the fascinating world of alchemy to the art of the Romantic era. The enigmatic hieroglyphs of cabalists, Rosicrucians, and freemasons are shown to be closely linked with the early scientific illustrations in the fields of medicine, chemistry, optics, and color theory. Even for those with no knowledge of the fascinating history of alchemy, this book is a delight to explore. Each richly illustrated chapter begins with an introduction and quotes from alchemists by specialist Alexander Roob. The roots of surrealism and many other more recent artistic movements can be found in this treasure trove. About the Series:
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Roob, Alexander: - Alexander Roob studied painting at the University of Fine Arts, Berlin. From 2000 to 2002, he was a professor at the University of Fine Arts, Hamburg. He has been teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart since 2002.

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ISBN 13	9783822838631
ISBN 10	3822838632
Title	Alchemy and Mysticism Icon
Author	Alexander Roob
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taschen GmbH
Year published	2005-04-29
Number of pages	192
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