Through the Labyrinth: Designs and Meanings Over 5,000 Years
Hermann Kern
360 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 3791321447
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Language: English
Publish: 967791600000
Labyrinths and mazes are found all over the world, and have been a source of intrigue and wonder throughout history. This richly illustrated and carefully documented standard work explores the manifold aspects of labyrinths – from their architectural, astrological, and mythological significance, to their iconographical, mathematical, amd artistic fascination, while also examining their socio-historical context.