Psychedelia
Psychedelia
Psychedelia (/saɪkɪˈdiːliə/; from Ancient Greek ψυχή psyche, 'soul' + δηλείν delein, 'to manifest') is a term that refers to the subculture and style of art, music, and literature that is influenced by the psychedelic experience and hallucinogenic drugs.
Etymology
The term "psychedelia" is derived from the Ancient Greek words ψυχή psyche, meaning 'soul', and δηλείν delein, meaning 'to manifest'. It was first used in the 1960s to describe a subculture and style of art, music, and literature that was influenced by the psychedelic experience and hallucinogenic drugs.
Related Terms
- Psychedelic Experience: A range of subjective experiences induced by psychedelic substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline. These experiences can include alterations in perception, mood, thought, and sense of self.
- Psychedelic Art: Art inspired by the psychedelic experience, characterized by bright colors, complex geometric patterns, and surreal imagery.
- Psychedelic Music: A style of music that is intended to replicate or enhance the psychedelic experience. It often features complex song structures, unconventional instruments, and lyrics that reference psychedelic experiences.
- Psychedelic Literature: Literature that explores the psychedelic experience, often through the use of surreal imagery, stream-of-consciousness narrative, and unconventional plot structures.
- Hallucinogen: A broad category of drugs that induce perceptual and cognitive alterations. Psychedelic drugs are a subset of hallucinogens.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychedelia
- Wikipedia's article - Psychedelia
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