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Astrology in Art

By Ferren Gipson
Laurence King Publishing
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For almost as long as humans have pondered over the stars and their meanings, astrological and cosmological subjects have appeared in art. Spanning the centuries and featuring more than 70 masterpieces, Astrology in Art traces a stunning visual history of Western astrology, showing how artists from... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The story of art told through more than 70 astrological masterpieces

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For almost as long as humans have pondered over the stars and their meanings, astrological and cosmological subjects have appeared in art.

Spanning the centuries and featuring more than 70 masterpieces, Astrology in Art traces a stunning visual history of Western astrology, showing how artists from Botticelli to Andy Warhol have drawn on celestial symbolism to explore ideas about time, belief, and human experience.

From 12th-century cathedrals to Surrealist paintings and modern sculpture, art historian Ferren Gipson highlights works that weave together symbols from astronomy, astrology, and mythology to glittering effect.

Astrology in Art takes us on a journey through the heavens, honouring our fascination with the stars and decoding some of art's most intriguing and illuminating pieces.

Includes works by Hilma af Klint, Andy Warhol, Alphonse Mucha, Albrecht Durer, Salvador Dali, Ernest Procter, Botticelli, Betye Saar, Francisco Goya, Jan Brueghel the Younger, Man Ray, David Shrigley, Evelyn de Morgan, Paul Klee, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Grayson Perry, and Kiki Smith.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399633925

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 75 images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 306.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Ferren Gipson is a British-American art historian, writer, artist, teacher and broadcaster. She is the author of Women's Work (Frances Lincoln, 2022), The Ultimate Art Museum (Phaidon, 2021) and The Art Book for Children (Phaidon, 2024). She is the host of the Art Matters podcast.

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