Mazes And Labyrinths
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Mazes And Labyrinths A General Account Of Their History And Development
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Author : William Henry Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
Mazes And Labyrinths A General Account Of Their History And Development written by William Henry Matthews and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with Labyrinths categories.
The hedge-maze, which is the only type with which most of us have a first-hand acquaintance, is generally felt to be a survival of a romantic age, even though we esteem its function as nothing higher than that of a playground for children. Many a tender intrigue has been woven around its dark yew alleys. Mr. Compton Mackenzie, for example, introduces it most effectively as a lovers' rendezvous in "The Passionate Elopement," and no doubt the readers of romantic literature will recall other instances of a like nature. The story of fair Rosamond's Bower is one which will leap to the mind in this connection. This type of maze alone is worth more than a passing thought, but it is far from being the only, or even the most interesting, development of the labyrinth idea. What is the difference, it may be asked, between a maze and a labyrinth? The answer is, little or none. Some writers seem to prefer to apply the word "maze" to hedge-mazes only, using the word "labyrinth" to denote the structures described by the writers of antiquity, or as a general term for any confusing arrangement of paths. Others, again, show a tendency to restrict the application of the term "maze" to cases in which the idea of a puzzle is involved. It would certainly seem somewhat inappropriate to talk of "the Cretan Maze" or "the Hampton Court Labyrinth," but, generally speaking, we may use the words interchangeably, regarding "maze" as merely the northern equivalent of the classic "labyrinth." Both words have come to signify a complex path of some kind, but when we press for a closer definition we encounter difficulties. We cannot, for instance, say that it is "a tortuous branched path designed to baffle or deceive those who attempt to find the goal to which it leads," for, though that description holds good in some cases, it ignores the many cases in which there is only one path, without branches, and therefore no intent to baffle or mislead, and others again in which there is no definite "goal." We cannot say that it is a winding path "bounded by walls or hedges," for in many instances there are neither walls nor hedges. One of the most famous labyrinths, for example, consisted chiefly of a vast and complicated series of rooms and columns. In fact, we shall find it convenient to leave the question of the definition of the words, and also that of their origin, until we have examined the various examples that exist or are known to have existed.
The Book Of Labyrinths And Mazes
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Author : Silke Vry
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2021-09-14
The Book Of Labyrinths And Mazes written by Silke Vry and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Two of the world’s ancient traditions come alive for young readers in this fascinating book that proves the most interesting distance between two points is never a straight line. This brilliant book on mazes and labyrinths in history and the modern world encourages young readers to really think about why these puzzles are so appealing. Filled with photographs, drawings, artwork, illustrations, and puzzles, it takes a thematic approach to these enigmatic works. Why are we sometimes afraid to get lost—and why does the idea excite us? How do mazes and labyrinths figure in history and mythology? What can nature tell us about humankind’s obsession with lines, spirals, and patterns? Along the way children will learn about the labyrinth designed by Daedalus for King Minos in the ancient city of Crete; the mystery of the Hemet Maze Stone in southern California; and the magnificent labyrinth at the Cathedral of Chartres. They are encouraged to trace their fingers along a labyrinth to experience its soothing effect, to solve maze-related number puzzles, and to create their own mazes and labyrinths. Packed with fun facts and engaging ideas, this book will help children understand why mazes and labyrinths are so popular, while inspiring them to identify and create these fascinating puzzles in their own world.
Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : W. H. Matthews
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-04
Mazes And Labyrinths written by W. H. Matthews and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-04 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Mazes and Labyrinths" (A General Account of Their History and Development) by W. H. Matthews. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Mazes And Labyrinths Of The World
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Author : Janet Bord
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Mazes And Labyrinths Of The World written by Janet Bord and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Labyrinthes categories.
From delivery to nursing, diaper duty to bath time, this book walks siblings and their parents through basics of bringing a new baby home. Also included is a note to parents with tips on how to prepare the older child for the new baby and what to expect.
Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : William Henry Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1970-01-01
Mazes And Labyrinths written by William Henry Matthews and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970-01-01 with Games & Activities categories.
With devoted scholarship and an appreciation for what he terms "the lure of the labyrinth," Matthews explores accounts of ancient mazes, the "meanders" of Greek and Roman times, theories on the meaning of church labyrinths, the hedge maze, and more. All important or exceptional examples are illustrated with 151 line drawings.
Big Book Of Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : Walter Shepherd
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1973-01-01
Big Book Of Mazes And Labyrinths written by Walter Shepherd and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-01-01 with Games & Activities categories.
The path least traveled makes all the difference in this volume, especially when you find yourself crossing bridges, escaping from caves, lighting firecrackers, spelling out passwords, and untangling snakes. These 50 challenges include classic, solid, and ripple mazes, along with short-path and avoidance labyrinths and other intriguing problems. Solutions.
Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : Walter Shepherd
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 1961
Mazes And Labyrinths written by Walter Shepherd and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
amusements using principle of maze, most based on story situations. Quite unusual. 84 illustrations.
The Spirituality Of Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : Gailand MacQueen
language : en
Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
Release Date : 2005
The Spirituality Of Mazes And Labyrinths written by Gailand MacQueen and has been published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Labyrinths categories.
In this full-colour, beautifully illustrated book, Gailand MacQueen uses myth, history, and personal experience to explore the spiritual meanings of mazes and labyrinths. Convinced that labyrinths and mazes have much to teach us, Gailand MacQueen invites readers on a sometimes mystical, sometimes mysterious, journey of spiritual discovery.
Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : Nigel Pennick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12-30
Mazes And Labyrinths written by Nigel Pennick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-30 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
For thousands of years, the fascinating image of the labyrinth has held an important place in human consciousness. Mazes and labyrinths are the meeting-places of symbolism, myth, ritual, art and architecture. From the ancient rock carvings of northern Europe, the famed labyrinths of ancient Egypt and Crete, to the pavements of medieval cathedrals and the turf mazes of village greens, the form of the labyrinth has been a symbol across time. They appeared in renaissance gardens and as the puzzling hedge-mazes of formal gardens. In the late twentieth century there was a revival of interest, leading to the many labyrinths that exist worldwide today. In this book, Nigel Pennick guides the reader through the history and symbolism of a fascinating form of art that links us with the most ancient times and the inner reaches of our consciousness.
Mazes And Labyrinths
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Author : W. H. Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Mazes And Labyrinths written by W. H. Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.