Is There Life on Your Nose

Discover the spellbinding world of Surrealism in 'Is There Life on Your Nose.' This beautifully crafted hardback, bound to captivate both art enthusiasts and casual readers, provides an in-depth exploration of the fascinating interplay between magic, myth, and the occult within the Surrealist movement. With dimensions of 230 x 280 mm, it's not just a book; it's an artistic experience. Flip through its 56 pages filled with stunning illustrations and enlightening essays that detail how renowned artists like Salvador Dali, Leonora Carrington, and Max Ernst merged their creative visions with arcane knowledge and self-empowerment.

Published by Prestel Publishing on June 1, 2021, this volume stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and its connection to the mystical realms. Each chapter brings forth insights into the irrational and unconscious influences that shaped Surrealism, making it essential for collectors and scholars alike. Whether you are delving into the metaphysical paintings of Giorgio de Chirico or the enigmatic artworks of Yves Tanguy, this book elegantly intertwines history, philosophy, and artistry. Uncover the esoteric symbols that define this captivating movement and explore the artist's role as a magician, visionary, and alchemist. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the magical underpinnings of modern art and the Surrealism that forever altered the artistic landscape.

Author: Christian Borstlap Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 230 x 280 mm
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 01-06-2021

Like no other 20th-century movement, Surrealism was keenly inspired by tropes of magic, myth and the occult. In their engagement with the irrational and the unconscious, numerous of its members looked to magic as a poetic and deeply philosophical discourse, related to both arcane knowledge and individual self-empowerment. In their works, they heavily drew on esoteric symbols and cultivated the image of the artist as a magician, visionary, and alchemist. This catalog explores the myriad ways, in which magic and the occult informed the development of the Surrealist movement in international perspective, from the "metaphysical paintings" of Giorgio de Chirico through to works of the post-war period. Lavishly illustrated, it combines longer research essays with focused chapter introductions, all penned by leading scholars in the field. Amongst the many fascinating artists included in the volume are Victor Brauner, Leonora Carrington, Paul Delvaux, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Leonor Fini, Rene Magritte, Roberto Matta, Kay Sage, Kurt Seligmann, Dorothea Tanning, Yves Tanguy, and Remedios Varo.