The Other Side : A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World by Jennifer Higgie 9781474623346

The Other Side : A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World

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The Other Side: A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World by Jennifer Higgie is a groundbreaking exploration that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary and the metaphysical. This compelling narrative invites readers to traverse the rich histories of extraordinary female artists who dared to connect with realms beyond our understanding.

Higgie dives deep into the lives of significant figures such as:

  • Hildegard of Bingen, a visionary who blended art and spirituality.
  • Georgiana Houghton, a spiritualist whose works defied conventional norms.
  • Hilma af Klint, an avant-garde artist whose abstractions were driven by a quest for deeper truths.

Each of these women shared a unique ambition—to communicate with and extract wisdom from dimensions that elude our tangible reality.

Experience an engaging exploration of how these artists navigated a male-dominated art world while seeking solace and insight through spiritual practices. Gain a deeper understanding of the ritualistic comfort they found and the marginalization women faced within the arts throughout history. This book also sheds light on the profound influence of spiritualism on contemporary artistic expression and its relevance to modern feminism.

Acclaimed by the Daily Telegraph as 'endlessly intriguing' and described by John Higgs as 'illuminating in every sense of the word', The Other Side offers an engrossing tapestry that combines history, art, and spirituality. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of gender, art, and the metaphysical, positioning itself as a vital contribution to both literary and artistic discourse.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781474623346
Author: Jennifer Higgie
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 23 mm
Publication Date: 01 February, 2024
Pagination: 320 pages
Weight: 268g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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