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The Art of Nature: Alchemy, Goethe, and a New Aesthetic Consciousness

by Seth on December 20, 2009

Hairy Bittercress Leaf Morphology SequenceAre you fascinated by the beauty of forms in the natural world?  Do you sense something amazing at work out there, like an intelligence that lies just beneath the surfaces of things?  Then I invite you to read a new essay that explores the building of a new aesthetic consciousness that seeks to connect us with natural processes in a way that is truly transformative.  I follow threads from alchemy into the genius of Goethe, and end with intimations brought forth by Rudolf Steiner, and even include some home-made animations as a part of a practical exercise for you to work with.  You are invited to come and participate in opening a new set of eyes…

The Art of Nature: Alchemy, Goethe, and a New Aesthetic Consciousness

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