{"id":337,"date":"2023-11-20T21:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T21:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/?p=337"},"modified":"2023-11-20T21:35:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T21:35:00","slug":"the-art-of-fantasy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2023\/11\/20\/the-art-of-fantasy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Fantasy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/art-of-fantasy-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339\" width=\"273\" height=\"353\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>S. Elizabeth\u2019s \u201cThe Art of Fantasy: A Visual Sourcebook of All that is Unreal\u201d features a quote from Lloyd Alexander in the introduction, \u201cFantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It\u2019s a way of understanding it!\u201d This quote serves as a mission statement as Elizabeth curates and explains the diverse and rich worlds of fantasy art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a witchy gamer type, like myself, you\u2019ll see many recognizable, iconic pieces. However, Elizabeth provides context and insights that make the images more than memes. More importantly, as you explore the three parts of the book, Beasts &amp; Beings, Quest for Knowledge, and Worlds Apart, you\u2019ll be introduced to new artists and varying art styles. You\u2019re introduced to an assortment of magical creatures, humanoid hybrids, heroes and seekers, alternate worlds, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231118_111600-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-340\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231118_111600-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231118_111600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231118_111600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231118_111600-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the third art book from S. Elizabeth, the previous two being \u201cThe Art of the Occult\u201d and \u201cThe Art of Darkness.\u201d \u201cThe Art of Fantasy\u201d continues the trend of quality. All of these books are well-written, filled with an eclectic mix of art and artists, and presented in a hardcover, full color format. My favorite thing about all of them is, they help me understand art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/quarto.com\/books\/9780711279957\/the-art-of-fantasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/24031\/9780711279957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your own copy here.<\/a> (This is an affiliate link to my Bookshop, which supports independent bookstores throughout the United States. If you use this link to purchase the book, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you enjoy The Magical Buffet? Considering supporting The Magical Buffet on Patreon! For only $5 a month you\u2019ll receive monthly tarot\/oracle forecasts, classes, and behind the scenes updates! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/magicalbuffet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/magicalbuffet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A past due review of the latest from S. 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