Was Charles Rennie Mackintosh Inspired By The Occult?
Author: Phil Miller Source: The Herald (UK) Title: WAS MACKINTOSH INSPIRED BY THE OCCULT? New research claims to have revealed the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh were infused with secret occult symbols and references to mystic religions. Mackintosh, one of the most revered artists in Scottish history, was intimate with a number of different spiritual beliefs and made sure his designs, art and architecture contained secret emblems, signs, and allusions. It is thought that he was inspired by the esoteric beliefs of his wife, Margaret Macdonald, and tutored in arcane knowledge by Fra Newbery, the director of the Glasgow School of Art, and included mystic symbols in his work so that some of their “magic” was present in his designs. Wren Chirps In: There is a nice little commentary concerning “The Wassail” at http://www.museum.toyota.aichi.jp/english/collection/design/73.html The additional link brings up images of some more of Mackintosh’s works.
