Considered as visionary art

[MarcoP]

I think I would hesitate to call the VM visionary art, which is a relatively new art form. Carl Jung is credited with coining the term in 1933 in his book, Modern Man in Search of a Soul. Wikipedia has a good definition, quoting or paraphrasing one of the most prominent visionary artists today, Alex Grey: "Visionary art is art that purports to transcend the physical world and portray a wider vision of awareness including spiritual or mystical themes, or is based in such experiences."

I am not sure what "a relatively new art form" means. The definition from Wikipedia clearly applies to much of medieval art. Personally, I would say that the contemporary world is more rational and materialistic, while "spiritual or mystical" better describes medieval culture.

The examples of "visionary art" You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. include the Shepherd of Hermas (II Century), Dante (XIV Century) and Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna (XV Century).