Everyday Magic : Analyzing the Esoteric Aesthetics and
Narrative Within Contemporary Art and Popular Culture

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Everyday Magic : Analyzing the Esoteric Aesthetics and Narrative Within Contemporary Art and Popular Culture

KAPCÁR, Andrej

Basic information

Original name

Everyday Magic : Analyzing the Esoteric Aesthetics and Narrative Within Contemporary Art and Popular Culture

Authors

KAPCÁR, Andrej

Edition

The 15th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2024), 23 - 27 May 2024, Tokyo, Japan, 2024

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Prezentace na konferencích

Field of Study

60304 Religious studies

Country of publisher

Japan

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Organization unit

Faculty of Arts

Keywords in English

Popular Culture; Occultism; Aesthetics; Video Games; Magick; Esotericism

Abstract

V originále

The times where esoteric practices and practitioners were exclusively bound to secrecy, clandestinely meeting in remote locations to practice their craft are long over. Reflecting the technological advancement of the past decades, in combination with social and ideological changes within the society, modern magical practices have evolved as well. In an attempt to break free from the old, hierarchical and dogmatic forms of ceremonial magic, and establishing an individualistic and pragmatic approach, visual and performance art have proven to be an important source of inspiration. Implementing esoteric aesthetics and philosophy into their work, artists created a unique, appealing amalgamation of spirituality and art. Magical practice, a part of the larger New Age movement, was slowly becoming a lifestyle for many. Its rise in popularity was not left unnoticed by one of the most dominant driving forces of modern society – popular culture. With its ability to absorb and adapt any influential trends, depictions of magical practice have become sources of entertainment. Magical worlds, supernatural powers and esoteric symbolism entered millions of households around the world through cinema, animation, or digital entertainment industry. These captivating artistic reimaginations of often genuine magical teachings subsequently found their way back into the esoteric practice. Many modern practitioners of magic apply elements from movies, animation, or video games into their rituals. This presentation, based on several chosen case studies, will focus on the interplay between the contemporary esoteric practices and popular culture, and their mutual influence on each other.

Links

MUNI/A/1521/2023, interní kód MU

Name: Nejistota, interkulturní komunikace a ontologická politika v antropocénu

Investor: Masaryk University, Uncertainty, intercultural communication, and ontological politics in the Anthropocene

Citovat

KAPCÁR, Andrej. Everyday Magic : Analyzing the Esoteric Aesthetics and Narrative Within Contemporary Art and Popular Culture. In The 15th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2024), 23 - 27 May 2024, Tokyo, Japan. 2024.

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KAPCÁR, Andrej. Everyday Magic : Analyzing the Esoteric Aesthetics and Narrative Within Contemporary Art and Popular Culture. In \textit{The 15th Asian Conference on Arts \&{} Humanities (ACAH2024), 23 - 27 May 2024, Tokyo, Japan}. 2024.

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