Having studied paleoanthropology I found the early remarks regarding the use of psychedelics and the associated explosions in art to be fascinating. I hadn't come across this idea before.
Really? I'm an amateur anthropologist and I've known of the psychedelic origins of indigenous art patterning since my teens. I guess I can't find any mention of it though now that I'm scouring the web for evidence of this knowledge I've had for so long. I think I read it while researching native american blanket patterns and the author brought up mescaline visions.
Esit: If you find any cool academic articles about this please let me know!
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BringYerNunchucksPal ago
Having studied paleoanthropology I found the early remarks regarding the use of psychedelics and the associated explosions in art to be fascinating. I hadn't come across this idea before.
Dysnomia ago
Really? I'm an amateur anthropologist and I've known of the psychedelic origins of indigenous art patterning since my teens. I guess I can't find any mention of it though now that I'm scouring the web for evidence of this knowledge I've had for so long. I think I read it while researching native american blanket patterns and the author brought up mescaline visions.
Esit: If you find any cool academic articles about this please let me know!
vicarious ago
Fascinating idea indeed, it's all in his book Supernatural: Meetings with the Ancient Teachers of Mankind.
drbarke ago
One of the best books I've ever read. I'm so excited for Magicians of the Gods to come out.