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Over the past two hundred years, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have created curious artworks that transcend time and place - but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom theosophy and kabbalah, to the zodiac and alchemy; spiritualism and ceremonial magic, to the elements and sacred geometry - \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Occult\u003c\/i\u003e will introduce major occult themes and showcase the artists who have been influenced and led by them. 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But, while these themes might scare us—can't they also be heartening and beautiful?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring and examining the artworks with thoughtful and evocative text, S. Elizabeth offers insight into each artist's influences and inspirations, asking what comfort can be found in facing our demons. Why are we tempted by fear and the grotesque? And what does this tell us about the human mind?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, sometimes there is no good that can come from the sensibilities of darkness and the sickly shivers and sensations they evoke. These are uncomfortable feelings, and we must sit for a while with these shadows—from the safety of our armchairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtists covered include Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Francisco de Goya, Leonora Carrington, John Everett Millais, Tracey Emin, Vincent van Gogh, Barbara Hepworth, Paul Cezanne, and Salvador Dalí, as well as scores more. 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