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Through the Labyrinth by Hermann Kern

Item Number
120
Estimated Value
125 USD
Sold
160 USD to tishaus
Number of Bids
13  -  Bid History

Item Description

This is a used copy in good condition of Hermann Kern's out-of-print, monumental, profusely-illustrated masterful survey and discussion of labyrinth history. English translation, edited and updated by Robert Ferre and Jeff Saward. If you are serious about labyrinths, you need this book! (USA delivery only)

Item Special Note

Here is the description from the Amazon website, where it was purchased: Labyrinths and mazes are found all over the world and have been a source of wonder throughout history. This work explores the many aspects of labyrinths from their architectural, astrological and mythological significance to their iconographical , mathematical and artistic fascination. It is an introduction to such different labyrinth forms as rock engravings on Trojan castles, medieval manuscripts, church labyrinths and Baroque garden mazes. He traces the origins, developments and changing meanings of this mystic form from the Bronze Age to the present day. The labyrinth's dominant position in Western civilization is supplemented by explorations in other cultures around the globe, including those of Egypt, India and North America. By taking a close look through the centuries at different cultures and across the continents, the cultural and historical significance of the maze takes on a new light.

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Thomas Vetter