Astrology in Art

About this book

For generations, artists have taken inspiration from the stars and their influence on our lives. Planets, satellites, night skies, zodiac signs and astrological symbols have all found their way into art by everyone from Botticelli to Warhol. This book looks at more than 70 masterpieces to offer insight into the extraordinary ways that art, astronomy, astrology and mythology have collided to create stunning works that can tell us about the universe and our place in it. Discover how astrology has been depicted in art for centuries, how artists use the zodiac to spark creativity, and how to decode the astrological symbols found in some of our greatest art. Featuring works by Hilma af Klint, Andy Warhol, Alphonse Mucha, Albrecht Dürer, Salvador Dali, Ernest Procter, Botticelli, Bettye Saar, Fransisco Goya, Jan Brueghel the Younger, Man Ray, David Shrigley, Evelyn de Morgan, Paul Klee, Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington and Joan Miro.