Perhaps more than any other artist, the Canadian Theosophist studied how Theosophical principles might inspire the visual arts.
Religion and arts
Lawren Harris, Theosophical Painter. 3. The Transcendental Painting Group
By moving to New Mexico, the Canadian painter became the key figure of an organized group of artists devoted to Theosophy and esotericism.
Lawren Harris, Theosophical Painter. 2. Spokesperson for Theosophy
Through articles, lectures, and radio shows, the artist emerged as the most influential voice for the Theosophical Society in Canada.
Lawren Harris, Theosophical Painter. 1. Discovering Theosophy
While also exploring Christian Science, the greatest modern Canadian painter became an enthusiastic Theosophist.
Violet Oakley: An American Muralist and Christian Science
With the renowned New Jersey artist, art made by Christian Scientists came of age. It took Christian Science principles into all realms of modern artistic production.
Saint Agatha, from Mosaics to Comics: Fabia Mustica’s “Agatha: Story of a Saint”
A graphic novel, available in Italian and English, illustrates how comics can effectively communicate profound religious narratives.
“Vampires”: A New Portfolio-Book by Massimo Introvigne and Giacomo Porcelli
Vampires and comics, death and immortality. The book’s introduction took Catania’s Etna Comics by storm.
Is Naples the Genuine Italian “City of Magic”? Mystical Tales and Art in the City of Parthenope
A book convincingly argues that the city was the epicenter of Italian miracles, Spiritualism, mysterious works of art, and esotericism.
Reginald W. Machell, Theosophical Artist. 3. “The Path” and Beyond
“The Path” remains one of the most beloved Theosophical icons. Some of Machell’s other Theosophical works deserve attention, too.
Reginald W. Machell, Theosophical Artist. 2. Machell in Lomaland
After Blavatsky’s death, the artist joined Katherine Tingley’s Theosophical community in California and became one of its most prominent members.