Magical Paths: Labyrinths and Mazes in the 21st Century - Couverture rigide

Saward, Jeff

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1840005734 ISBN 13 : 9781840005738

Editeur : Mitchell Beazley, 2002

Synopsis

A book that looks at the mythology, history and evolution of mazes and labyrinths, as well as how today's land artists and garden designers have recreated labyrinths, in both public and private garden spaces, that reflect the modern search for inner peace. It also shows how leisure and tourism have created a new craze for mazes, resulting not only in traditional hedge mazes being restored, but also in new types of mazes being built. These include maize mazes, mirror mazes, wood and water mazes and simple garden mazes.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Wind your way through a maze or a labyrinth: two symbolic journeys, both rooted in myth and mystery. But while labyrinths are flat, circulate pathways designed for the acquisition of inner peace, mazes feature patterns of barriers that challenge, confuse, and deceive the walker.
After looking at the legends and evolution of these two kinds of complex, twisting paths, Jeff Saward considers the innovative ways today's land artists and garden designers have recreated labyrinths and the new "craze" for mazes-from maize mazes and mirror mazes to wood and water mazes and simple garden turf mazes. The diverse and stunning examples come from all around the world, and this breathtakingly photographed overview captures their visual excitement and unique inspiration.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mitchell Beazley
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840005734
• ISBN 13: 9781840005738
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible