Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted Modernity

Surrealism was heavily inspired by magic, myth, and the occult, with artists drawing on esoteric symbols and cultivating the image of the artist as a magician, visionary, and alchemist. This catalog explores the myriad ways in which magic and the occult informed the development of the Surrealist movement, from Giorgio de Chirico's "metaphysical paintings" to works of the post-war period.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2022
Publisher: Prestel

Surrealism, a movement that emerged in the 20th century, stands out as one that drew profound inspiration from the realms of magic, myth, and the occult. Its members sought to delve into the enigmatic and unconscious aspects of human experience, viewing magic as a poetic and philosophical discourse that intertwined with arcane knowledge and personal empowerment. Through their artistic creations, Surrealists embraced esoteric symbols and portrayed themselves as magicians, visionaries, and alchemists. This comprehensive catalog examines the multifaceted influence of magic and the occult on the development of Surrealism across different regions and periods. It features lavish illustrations and includes longer research essays complemented by focused chapter introductions written by esteemed scholars in the field. The volume showcases a diverse range of captivating artists, including Victor Brauner, Leonora Carrington, Paul Delvaux, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Leonor Fini, René Magritte, Roberto Matta, Kay Sage, Kurt Seligmann, Dorothea Tanning, Yves Tanguy, and Remedios Varo.

Surrealism, a movement that emerged in the 20th century, stands out as one that drew profound inspiration from the realms of magic, myth, and the occult. Its members sought to delve into the enigmatic and unconscious aspects of human experience, viewing magic as a poetic and philosophical discourse that intertwined with arcane knowledge and personal empowerment. Through their artistic creations, Surrealists embraced esoteric symbols and portrayed themselves as magicians, visionaries, and alchemists. This comprehensive catalog examines the multifaceted influence of magic and the occult on the development of Surrealism across different regions and periods. It features lavish illustrations and includes longer research essays complemented by focused chapter introductions written by esteemed scholars in the field. The volume showcases a diverse range of captivating artists, including Victor Brauner, Leonora Carrington, Paul Delvaux, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Leonor Fini, René Magritte, Roberto Matta, Kay Sage, Kurt Seligmann, Dorothea Tanning, Yves Tanguy, and Remedios Varo.

Surrealism, a movement that emerged in the 20th century, stands out as one that drew profound inspiration from the realms of magic, myth, and the occult. Its members sought to delve into the enigmatic and unconscious aspects of human experience, viewing magic as a poetic and philosophical discourse that intertwined with arcane knowledge and personal empowerment. Through their artistic creations, Surrealists embraced esoteric symbols and portrayed themselves as magicians, visionaries, and alchemists. This comprehensive catalog examines the multifaceted influence of magic and the occult on the development of Surrealism across different regions and periods. It features lavish illustrations and includes longer research essays complemented by focused chapter introductions written by esteemed scholars in the field. The volume showcases a diverse range of captivating artists, including Victor Brauner, Leonora Carrington, Paul Delvaux, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Leonor Fini, René Magritte, Roberto Matta, Kay Sage, Kurt Seligmann, Dorothea Tanning, Yves Tanguy, and Remedios Varo.

Weight: 1912g
Dimension: 249 x 313 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791378145