Science, Occultism, and the Art of the Avant-Garde in the Early Twentieth Century
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 sh...
| Pubblicato in: | Journal of religion in Europe |
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Brill
2012
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Journal of religion in Europe
Anno: 2012, Volume: 5, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 23-55 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
avant-garde
modern art
Early Abstract art
Futurism
Cubism
Occultism
Theosophy
fourth dimension
science
vibration
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| Riepilogo: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 1874-8929 |
| Comprende: | In: Journal of religion in Europe
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/187489211X583797 |