Emblems and Alchemy

Emblems and Alchemy
Author: Alison Adams
Publisher: Librairie Droz
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998
Genre: Alchemy
ISBN: 9780852616802

Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens

Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens
Author: H. M. E. de Jong
Publisher: Nicolas-Hays
Total Pages: 461
Release: 1969
Genre: Alchemy
ISBN: 9780877289487

This facsimile edition attempts to prove that science & theology are two aspects of one divine truth.

Study Course on Alchemical Symbolism

Study Course on Alchemical Symbolism
Author: Adam McLean
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-02-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781366365637

Adam McLean's well known course of instructions and exercises on the interpretation of alchemical symbolism now available in book form.This study course explores in detail the individual symbols that compose alchemical emblems and develops the ability to analyse and read them. The focus is entirely on European alchemy. A great deal of graphic material, nearly 200 colour illustrations of alchemical emblems, is contained in the twenty four lessons. The lessons include: How to recognise alchemical symbols - The geometry of alchemical emblems - Triangles, squares and circles in emblems - Symbols in opposition to one another - Resolution of opposites (Male/female) - Resolution of opposites ( snake) - Trees - An initial look at birds - Variations between different versions of emblems - Animals in the emblem space - The human figure - The Lion - The Dragon - Different types of emblems - Reading some emblems - The general alchemical process.It focuses entirely on European alchemy.

Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens

Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens
Author: H. M. E. de Jong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2002
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Michael Maier was a 17th-century alchemist and physician to the court of Emperor Rudolf II in Prague. Between 1614 and his death in 1622, Maier published a number of alchemical works, of which Atalanta Fugiens was undoubtedly the richest and most important. First published in 1617, it is one of the finest alchemical emblem books and unique in its own right. Michael Maier's work is richly illustrated with original prints by M. Merian; each of the 50 emblems presented consists of a motto, print, epigram, and a three-part musical setting of the epigram, followed by an exposition of its meaning. In the new publication of this important 17th-century work, Dr. H. M. E. de Jong translates the mottos and epigrams of the original 50 emblems and provides a summary of both Maier's exposition and a commentary on each emblem. She discuses the meaning and importance of the Atalanta Fugiens, the sources Maier used, and the mutual relationships between the emblems. She also includes an additional 30 alchemical engravings that explain her research, including several hard-to-find foldouts reproduced here in this volume.

Atalanta Fugiens

Atalanta Fugiens
Author: Michael Maiers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2015-11-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781781071854

One of the finest alchemical emblem books and unique in its own right. Michael Maier's work is richly illustrated with original prints by M. Merian; each of the 50 emblems presented consists of a motto, print, epigram, and a three-part musical setting of the epigram, followed by an exposition of its meaning.

Alchemy : a Treasure House of Symbolism

Alchemy : a Treasure House of Symbolism
Author: Adam McLean
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-09-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781715494476

This large format book was issued in connection with Adam McLean's exhibition at the Embassy Gallery during the Edinburgh Festival 2007. It provides an overview and survey of the symbolism, gathered under three headings - Alchemy of the Cosmos, Alchemy of the Soul and Alchemy of Matter. The book shows coloured versions by Adam McLean of many of the intriguing alchemical emblems, with descriptions and analysis of their place in the history of alchemical imagery. It thus provides a simple introduction to the use of emblematic imagery in alchemy. This book was beautifully designed by the Glasgow artist, Ronnie Heeps, who also curated the exhibition.Large format A4 paperback. 50 pages. 64 coloured images.

Codes Of Alchemy, A Magic Symbol Reference Book

Codes Of Alchemy, A Magic Symbol Reference Book
Author: D. Brewer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-02-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781716100369

Considered the precursor to chemistry, the field of alchemy stretches back to ancient history, and as it evolved, became inevitably entangled with witchcraft and magic. To keep their work secret and protect it from theft, alchemists wrote in fascinating and sometimes intricate symbols representing every element, substance, compound, process, unit and intervention. These markings are esoteric in nature and historically important, being that together, they hold the potential for the key to the creation of the Philosopher's Stone itself. Understand the concepts of Magnus Opus, Prima Materia, Tria Prima, Classical Elements, Seven Planetary Metals and Ritualistic Magic in alchemy, together with a multitude of alchemical symbols within this book, suitable for people new to the field of alchemy.

Alchemical Symbols

Alchemical Symbols
Author: Philip Wheeler
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2018-07-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781723544491

This is the fourth edition of Alchemical Symbols. The purpose of this revision is to add more symbols, correct a small number of errors, and improve the overall layout of the text. We believe this to be the most comprehensive presentation of alchemical symbols available. Portions of the following symbol tables appeared in the "Last Will and Testament" of Basilius Valentinus in the seventeenth century. That table has been augmented with symbols from other sources including the "Alchemist's Handbook" by Frater Albertus, Dom Antoine Joseph Pernety's "The Great Art," Stanislas Klossowski de Rola's "Alchemy: The Secret Art," information taken from the works of Agrippa and John Read, symbols from the Bacstrom Manuscripts, and many other sources. For details please see the References section. The second part of this work is a dictionary of basic Gematria. For those desirous of seeking possible hidden meaning in the alchemistical writings through the Qabalah, the Hebrew of key alchemically-oriented words is presented along with the numerical equivalences. Following that is a short Glossary of Latin Terms of interest to students of alchemy, tables of common conversion factors, and a list of abbreviations.