一种受唯灵论影响的艺术形式，主要是绘画，被称为唯灵论艺术、精神艺术、通灵艺术或通灵绘画。精神艺术对现代主义产生了重大影响，并因此影响了今天的艺术。
Georgiana Houghton 和 Piet Mondrian 是两位著名的精神艺术家。招魂术也为瓦西里·康定斯基、皮特·蒙德里安、卡西米尔·马列维奇和弗朗蒂谢克·库普卡开创性的抽象艺术提供了灵感。霍顿和其他唯灵论艺术家帮助历史学家认识到唯灵论和神秘环境的重要性。
近年来，许多艺术专家现在承认招魂术对现代抽象艺术发展的贡献。领先的当代艺术家仍在与灵性互动。在巴西著名灵媒治疗师约翰上帝的指导下，塞尔维亚表演艺术家玛丽娜·阿布拉莫维奇成为灵媒。许多招魂术元素以及来自美国黑人和澳大利亚原住民传统的元素都出现在她的作品中。
尽管许多艺术家都受到唯灵论的影响，但很少有人创造出唯灵论者所说的“精神艺术”。究竟什么是“精神艺术”，可以分为三大类：“沉淀”的艺术作品；灵媒在降神会期间用手绘制的精神肖像；以及声称自己的双手受精神引导的中等艺术家的创作。
灵媒断言，在第一个“沉淀”的案例中，灵魂并没有使用人类艺术家来引导他们的手；相反，他们自己创作了这些画作。在精神艺术的第二个例子中，精神肖像，它非常流行于灵媒素描他们所说的精神肖像，在招魂术鼎盛时期出现在降神会上。灵媒或千里眼所见的描绘一个人的历史、现在和未来的“灵气图”接近于第二种“灵术”。
根据灵性主义者的说法，第三种“精神艺术”包括建筑、雕塑和绘画作品，这些作品是由灵魂指挥艺术家的双手创作的。在第二类（灵魂肖像）中，据说灵魂也经常指挥灵媒的手，但在第三类中，创作的是各种艺术作品，而不是灵魂本身的肖像。
David Duguid（1832-1907）是第一个能够“沉淀”灵画的知名媒介。尽管 Duguid 经常在精神画家的帮助下作画，但在他的降神会期间，他的向导也创作了“直接”（沉淀）绘画。
坎贝尔兄弟居住在纽约 Lily Dale 的精神主义社区，他们可能是最早专门从事沉淀绘画的媒介。尽管不是兄弟，艾伦·坎贝尔（Allen Campbell，1833-1919 年）和查尔斯·舒尔兹（Charles Shourds，1863-1926 年）同住一个家，并一起举行降神会。坎贝尔兄弟在创作他们最著名的肖像画时从未把手放在画布上，其中包括公开完成的拿破仑和亚伯拉罕林肯的肖像画。即使在今天，莉莉戴尔的游客和当地人都声称在坎贝尔的杰作前有过心灵上的邂逅。
Bangs 姐妹 Elizabeth（1859-1920 年）和 May Mary Elvira（1862-1917 年）同样以其对死者的速写肖像而闻名。尽管他们经常被揭露为欺诈行为，但坎贝尔兄弟和邦斯姐妹受到了美国精神主义者社区重要部分的大力保护。
“Swami Laura Horos”，又名 Ann Odelia Diss Debar（1849-1911 年），声称受到几位欧洲古代大师精神的指导，也与精神画有关。 1901 年，德巴尔被判犯有欺诈罪并在她位于伦敦的寺庙中从事不道德的性行为后入狱。
19 世纪最著名的传奇神秘学家、新纪元运动的创始人海伦娜·布拉瓦茨基 (Helena Blavatsky) 夫人 (1831-1891) 在其职业生涯初期也从事灵画的沉淀。
维克多·雨果（1802-1855 年）在他位于海峡群岛泽西岛的住所举行的降神会期间创作了他的精神画作。当时，在美国寻找已故亲人肖像的人们也支撑着一个繁荣的招魂术市场。在那里，Wella Percy（1833-1900 年）和 Lizzie Pet Anderson（1839-1896 年；杰出人物）是生活和招魂术方面的合作伙伴。它们是由位于布鲁克林的出版物 Gallery of Spirit Art 推广的，该出版物仅展示在精神协助下创作的艺术品。
出现在降神会上的精神肖像仍然是当前唯心主义场景的一部分，对于那些认为自己认出了已故亲人的人来说，这可能是一种非常感人的经历。弗兰克·利亚（1886-1972）和科勒尔·波尔格（1924-2001）这两位英国精神艺术家在这一领域享誉国际。
数百位精神画家继承了这一传统，包括英国的 Coral Ryder 和 Ann Bridge Davies、加拿大的 Francesca Ferraro 和荷兰的 Angelique van Bezouwen。
练习恍惚绘画的巴西精神主义者经常引导知名画家和雕塑家的作品。何塞·梅德拉多（José Medrado，生于 1961 年）因其催眠丙烯画而闻名于世，因为他在许多精神助手的帮助下创作一件艺术品是多么简单。在恍惚状态下，他在雷诺阿、文森特梵高、克劳德莫奈、马蒂斯、高更、卡萨特、达芬奇、莫里索、马奈等绘画大师的影响下创作了绘画。 Luiz Antônio Gasparetto（1949-2018）在巴西也被称为 Medrado，他在 Degas、Sandro Botticelli、Amedeo Modigliani 和许多其他著名艺术家的指导下亲手绘画和雕刻。
精神建筑的一些例子也属于这一类。通过使用媒介，Iulia Hasdeu（1869-1888 年）展示了她在 Câmpina 著名的“Castle Hasdeu”和她在布加勒斯特的坟墓的建筑计划。比耶拉附近的意大利罗萨扎村于 1880 年至 1899 年间为意大利参议员和共济会成员费德里科·罗萨扎（Federico Rosazza，1813-1899 年）建造，是精神建筑的另一个例子。它由画家 Giuseppe Maffei (1821-1901) 设计。它基于希波的奥古斯丁（354-430 年）的灵魂给他的计划，他一生中从未当过建筑师，还有一位来自托斯卡纳沃尔泰拉的无名男子。
近年来，艺术行业对灵性的兴趣重新兴起。博物馆正在对广泛钻研神秘主义和宗教的已故艺术家给予死后关注。 2018-19 年在古根海姆博物馆举办的迷人的 Hilma af Klint 展览成为博物馆历史上参观人数最多的展览，这也许是最著名的例子。 2020 年，惠特尼美国艺术博物馆展出了艾格尼丝·佩尔顿 (Agnes Pelton) 20 多年来的首次个展。
灵性的概念在二十一世纪的众多文化话语中变得越来越重要，包括当代艺术。精神或宗教传统可以在被认为是精神的艺术中暗示或代表。过去，艺术与宗教之间的联系充当了灵性和艺术之间的中介。然而，尽管西欧有组织的宗教衰落了，但在其他文化领域，尤其是艺术领域，与灵性相关的兴趣却有所增加。
Contemporary Spiritual Art is a genre of artwork that aims to evoke spiritual feelings and emotions through visual representations. The artwork is created using a variety of supports and materials, such as canvas, paper, wood, and metal. The artists use a range of techniques, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media. What makes this type of original artwork unique is the way it explores and expresses spiritual themes, such as the search for meaning, the connection between humanity and nature, and the nature of existence itself.
Spiritual Art originates from the early 20th century and is rooted in the desire to express the spiritual essence of the universe.
In recent years, original contemporary Spiritual Art artworks have undergone a significant evolution, both in their techniques and themes. Many artists have shifted their focus from traditional religious iconography to explore more personal and abstract concepts of spirituality. These artworks often incorporate diverse mediums, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media, and explore spirituality through a range of cultural, historical, and philosophical lenses. These works have great importance in the contemporary art market, as they offer unique and thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality that resonate with a wide audience.
Contemporary Spiritual Art is a genre that has evolved over time, and there are many artists who have contributed to its growth. Here are some notable names in the field:
Alex Grey: Known for his intricate and detailed paintings that explore the intersection of spirituality, science, and consciousness. Grey’s work often features human figures, anatomy, and otherworldly landscapes.
Marina Abramović: A performance artist whose work often explores the limits of the human body and mind. Abramović’s work can be deeply spiritual, with pieces that involve meditation, ritual, and transformation.
James Turrell: A sculptor and installation artist who creates immersive environments that play with light and perception. Turrell’s work often involves creating spaces that encourage contemplation and introspection.
Bill Viola: A video artist whose work explores themes of spirituality, consciousness, and mortality. Viola’s videos often feature slow-motion images of people experiencing intense emotions or undergoing transformative experiences.
Yayoi Kusama: A Japanese artist who creates installations that immerse the viewer in a world of color, pattern, and repetition. Kusama’s work often has a meditative quality, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the experience.
These artists all bring a unique perspective to the genre of Contemporary Spiritual Art, and their work reflects a deep engagement with questions of spirituality, consciousness, and the human experience. Whether through painting, sculpture, performance, or video, these artists create works that inspire wonder, contemplation, and awe.
"Stations of the Cross" by George Tooker, created in 1984, depicts the traditional Catholic practice of the fourteen stations, but in a modern, abstract way. The figures are faceless, representing all of humanity, and the colors are muted, creating a somber atmosphere.
"Angel" by Bill Viola, created in 2001, is a video installation that shows a figure falling through water, then rising again, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. The figure is illuminated, giving it an otherworldly quality, and the slow motion adds to the dreamlike effect.
"Ecstasy" by Anish Kapoor, created in 1992, is a large, shiny red sculpture that seems to glow from within. The shape is suggestive of a human form, but abstract enough to allow for multiple interpretations. The overall effect is both sensual and spiritual.
"The Gates" by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, created in 2005, was a temporary installation in New York City’s Central Park that consisted of thousands of bright orange fabric panels hung from metal frames. The effect was both playful and majestic, and the way that the panels moved in the wind gave the impression of a spiritual dance.
"Untitled (Holy Bible)" by Felix Gonzalez-Torres, created in 1990, is a stack of paper that visitors are encouraged to take and read. The papers have biblical text printed on them, but the fact that they are free to take and use as they wish subverts the traditional authority of the church. The piece invites viewers to create their own relationship with religious texts.
"The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Katsushika Hokusai, created in the early 1800s, is a woodblock print that depicts a massive wave about to crash down on a boat. The wave is both awe-inspiring and terrifying, and has become a symbol of the natural world’s power and unpredictability. The image has been used in countless spiritual and philosophical contexts.
