Science, occultism, and the art of the avant-garde in the early twentieth century
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| Publication date | 2012 |
| Journal | Journal of Religion in Europe |
| Volume | Issue number | 5 | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 23-55 |
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| Abstract |
In the early twentieth century, scientific discoveries such as n-dimensionality, x-rays, and electromagnetism made their way into the discourse of Occultism, where they were subsequently reframed as the occult fourth dimension, clairvoyant x-ray vision, and thought vibration. As this article will show, modern artists such as the Early Abstract artists and the futurists, interested in Occultism as an avenue to a more spiritual art, integrated the by now `occultised' ideas into their art and worldview. |
| Document type | Article |
| Language | English |
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https://doi.org/10.1163/187489211X583797
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