Main entry:

Kern, Hermann.

Title & Author:

Through the labyrinth : designs and meanings over 5,000 years / Hermann Kern.

Publication:

Munich : New York : Prestel, 2000.

Description:

360 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 32 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-349) and indexes.
Hermann Kern, 1941-1985 -- I. Fundamentals of Labyrinths: Effects, Hypotheses, Interpretations -- II. Cretan Labyrinth -- III. Ancient "Labyrinths" -- IV. Petroglyphs and Graffiti -- V. Lusus Troiae: The Game of Troy -- VI. Roman Mosaic Labyrinths -- VII. Labyrinths in Manuscripts -- VIII. Church Labyrinths -- IX. Turf Labyrinths -- X. Rebirth of Classical Antiquity -- XI. Symbolism of the Center -- XII. Labyrinths as Personal Emblems -- XIII. World as Labyrinth -- XIV. Celebrations and Games -- XV. Garden Labyrinths and Mazes -- XVI. Troy Towns and the Maiden's Dance -- XVII. Non-European Labyrinths -- XVIII. Labyrinth Today -- XIX. Labyrinth Revival.

Summary:

"360 pages with 732 black-and-white and 17 color illustrations." "Labyrinths and mazes are encountered the world over, and have been a source of fascination through the ages. In this lavishly illustrated and carefully documented classic, Hermann Kern examines labyrinths in light of their historical, cultural, religious, and symbolic significance."--Jacket.

ISBN:

3791321447 (alk. paper)
9783791321448 (alk. paper)

Subject:

Labyrinths.
Labyrinthes.
Labyrinten.
Beeldende kunsten.
Iconografie.
Labyrinthes Aspect symbolique.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 213538
Call No.: SB475 .K4 2000
Status: Available