The Art Of Astrology

"A detailed introduction to the signs of the zodiac and how they affect our everyday lives--as well as their roots in ancient history. Includes fascinating profiles of the signs of both Chinese and Western astrology: their character traits, likes and dislikes, career aptitude, financial prospects, and health. Discover your ideal astrological match in love, marriage, and business."--Page 4 of cover.

From antiquity to the Enlightenment, astrology, magic, and alchemy were considered important tools to unravel the mysteries of nature and human destiny. As a result of the West's exposure during the Middle Ages to the astrological beliefs of Arab philosophers and the mystical writings of late antiquity, these occult traditions became rich sources of inspiration for Western artists. In this latest volume in the popular Guide to Imagery series, the author presents a careful analysis of occult iconography in many of the great masterpieces of Western art, calling out key features in the illustrations for discussion and interpretation. Astrological symbols decorated medieval churches and illuminated manuscripts as well as fifteenth-century Italian town halls and palaces. The transformational zymology of magic and alchemy that enlivened the work of a wide range of Renaissance artists, including Bosch, Brueghel, D: urer, and Caravaggio, found renewed expression in the visionary works of nineteenth-century artists, such as Fuseli and Blake, as well as in the creative output of the twentieth century's Surrealists.

"A detailed introduction to the signs of the zodiac and how they affect our everyday lives--as well as their roots in ancient history. Includes fascinating profiles of the signs of both Chinese and Western astrology: their character traits, likes and dislikes, career aptitude, financial prospects, and health. Discover your ideal astrological match in love, marriage, and business."--Back cover.

Today few would think of astronomy and astrology as fields related to theology. Fewer still would know that physically absorbing planetary rays was once considered to have medical and psychological effects. But this was the understanding of light radiation held by certain natural philosophers of early modern Europe, and that, argues Mary Quinlan-McGrath, was why educated people of the Renaissance commissioned artworks centered on astrological themes and practices. Influences is the first book to reveal how important Renaissance artworks were designed to be not only beautiful but also—perhaps even primarily—functional. From the fresco cycles at Caprarola, to the Vatican’s Sala dei Pontefici, to the Villa Farnesina, these great works were commissioned to selectively capture and then transmit celestial radiation, influencing the bodies and minds of their audiences. Quinlan-McGrath examines the sophisticated logic behind these theories and practices and, along the way, sheds light on early creation theory; the relationship between astrology and natural theology; and the protochemistry, physics, and mathematics of rays. An original and intellectually stimulating study, Influences adds a new dimension to the understanding of aesthetics among Renaissance patrons and a new meaning to the seductive powers of art.

Looking to the sky, the second volume in TASCHEN's Library of Esoterica series delves into the vibrant visual history of Western astrology. From its birth as astronomy's sister science, to our current Age of Aquarius, the story of this ancient practice is told through more than 400 images--from Egyptian temples to contemporary art--sequenced to...

Ever wondered what the colors you choose say about you? Go on a journey of self-discovery in the Art of Astrology coloring book for adults. Lose yourself by coloring in beautiful designs, based on the key signs of the Zodiac, their accompanying planets, and mythological archetypes. Then read about the meaning behind your choice of colors and how they connect with your sun sign in Russell's amazing astrological colorscopes. The ultimate horoscope from a leading writer on spirituality, this is a truly incredible guide to reading yourself and your sun sign, and at the same time an immersive and relaxing task that takes you out of this world.

"Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts describes the complexity of western medieval astrology and its place in society, as revealed by a wealth of illustrated manuscripts and historical background."--BOOK JACKET.