Элементы: Хаос, порядок и пять стихийных сил | Elements: Chaos, Order, and the Five Elemental Forces

Elements: Chaos, Order, and the Five Elemental Forces

Stephen Ellcock, 2024

Overview

This compendium explores the profound associations of the five natural elements through diverse and evocative imagery. It presents a treasury of depictions revealing the elemental forces' significance to ancient philosophers, alchemists, astrologers, and modern artists, photographers, and scientists. Visionary and ancient images are juxtaposed, contrasting the creative and disastrous power of the elements. The book reveals connections to seasons, humors, zodiac signs, and body parts, guiding readers from earth through celestial aether.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the symbolism and representation of natural elements.
• Individuals exploring the intersection of art, science, philosophy, and spirituality.
• Those fascinated by historical and cross-cultural perspectives on elemental forces.

Key features

• Hardback edition
• 256 pages
• Published by Thames & Hudson
• ISBN: 9780500027844
• Dimensions: 235x171 mm
• Weight: 700 gr.