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By Ellcock Stephen
Stephen Ellcock, 2024
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.