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Mazes and Labyrinths: Their History and Development

Mazes and Labyrinths: Their History and Development

Matthews, W. H.

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162592583
ISBN13: 9781162592589
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.59
Height: 0.67 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Mazes and Labyrinths: Their History and Development by W. H. Matthews is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of mazes and labyrinths. The book covers the origins of mazes and labyrinths in ancient cultures such as Greece and Rome, and explores their development through the medieval period and into the modern era. Matthews examines the different types of mazes and labyrinths, from simple hedge mazes to complex turf labyrinths, and discusses their use in religious and spiritual contexts, as well as their role in entertainment and leisure. The book also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of some of the world's most famous mazes and labyrinths, including the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral and the Hampton Court Maze. With its engaging writing style and wealth of information, Mazes and Labyrinths is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and symbolism of these intriguing and mysterious structures.1922. Contents: introduction; Egyptian labyrinth; Cretan labyrinth; Etruscan or Italian labyrinth; labyrinth in ancient art; church labyrinth; turf labyrinth; origin of turf mazes; floral labyrinth and the dwarf shrub maze; topiary labyrinth or hedge maze; stone labyrinth and rock engravings; dance or game of Troy; bower of �������Fair Rosamond�������; maze etymology; labyrinth design and the solution of mazes; labyrinth in literature; miscellaneous and conclusion. Wonderfully illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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