Through the labyrinth : designs and meanings over 5,000 years / Hermann Kern.
Through the labyrinth : designs and meanings over 5,000 years / Hermann Kern.
Through the labyrinth : designs and meanings over 5,000 years / Hermann Kern.
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Munich ; New York : Prestel, 2000.
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Date
2000.
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NQ291.37/5
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English
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Physical content
360 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 32 cm.
Contents
Hermann Kern, 1941-1985 -- I. The Fundamentals of Labyrinths: Effects, Hypotheses, Interpretations -- II. The 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. C...
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Munich ; New York : Prestel, 2000.
Date Published
2000.
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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."-...
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Through the labyrinth : designs and meanings over 5,000 years / Hermann Kern.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-349) and indexes.
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NQ291.37/5
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74Vvb70WZeQy
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ISBN
3791321447 (alk. paper)
9783791321448 (alk. paper)
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291.37
394.3
MMS ID
991014809679702626
