Psychedelia

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Psychedelia is a subculture, originating in the 1960s, of people who often use psychedelic drugs such as LSD, mescaline (found in peyote) and psilocybin (found in some mushrooms). The term is also used to describe a style of psychedelic artwork and psychedelic music that emerged during this period.

History[edit | edit source]

The psychedelic movement began in the mid 1960s and is thought to have been influenced by the Beat Generation, early counterculture figures such as Timothy Leary, and the trends of the hippie and bohemian subcultures. The movement was also influenced by the discovery and use of LSD and other psychedelic drugs, as well as by the social and political upheaval of the time.

Psychedelic Art[edit | edit source]

Psychedelic art is any art inspired by psychedelic experiences induced by drugs such as LSD. The word "psychedelic" means "mind manifesting". By that definition, all artistic efforts to depict the inner world of the psyche may be considered "psychedelic".

Psychedelic Music[edit | edit source]

Psychedelic music emerged during the 1960s among folk and rock bands in the United States and the United Kingdom, creating a genre that was influenced by sources as diverse as the Beatles, Indian ragas, and the avant-garde.

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