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Labyrinths and mazes are found all over the world, and have been a source of intrigue and wonder throughout history. This richly illustrated and carefully documented standard work explores the manifold aspects of labyrinths - from their architectural, astrological, and mythological significance, to their iconographical, mathematical, amd artistic fascination, while also examining their socio-historical context.

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The Author: The internationally renowned art historian and lawyer Hermann Kern (1941-1985) published extensively in art and cultural history. From 1982-1985, he was Director of the Haus der Kunst in Munich, and curated many exhibitions including "Labyrinth" held in Milan, Italy, in 1981.

The Editors: Robert Ferre is Director of the Saint Louis Labyrinth Society abd a leading scholar in the field of labyrinth study and desgin. Jeff Saward is Editor of the British-based journal "Caerdroia: The Journal of Mazes and Labyrinths", and one of the world's most respected authorities on labyrinths past, present, and future.

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