I wanted to look at 2 books about the construction of labyrinths by Robert D Ferre. If you are interested in building a physical labyrinth at a church, in a park, courtyard, or somewhere on your land these are the books for you. They have expert information on building and design decisions you will encounter.
Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual (2014) - 160 pages. AMZN. by Robert D Ferre (Author)
Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual
The book is aimed at anyone who is interested in creating their own labyrinth, whether for personal use or as a public art installation. If you are interested in making a Chartres Labyrinth, check out this book by the same author.
What you can expect in this book:
The book then provides detailed instructions on how to construct each type of classical labyrinth. The instructions include diagrams, photographs, and step-by-step descriptions. The book also covers a variety of materials that can be used to construct labyrinths, such as stone, wood, sand, and fabric.
In addition to the construction instructions, the book also includes a brief history of labyrinths, a discussion of the symbolism of labyrinths, and a list of resources for further information.
It has a section on “sites and orientation” for labyrinths that covers things like dowsing and sacred geometry followed by a section on “tools and materials” that goes into using canvas and tape to create labyrinths.
What this book does best: You can pick any type of labyrinth shape, then any material and this book will have it covered on how to build a physical labyrinth ! Teaches you how to make physical labyrinths !
While the above book does touch on all types and styles of labyrinths, the world’s most famous labyrinth. the Chartres Labyrinth, gets it’s own book.
Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual (2014) - 136 pages. AMZN. by Robert D Ferre (Author)
Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual
The book is aimed at anyone who is interested in creating their own Chartres labyrinth, whether for personal use or as a public art installation.
What you can expect in this book:
The book begins by providing a brief history of the Chartres labyrinth. The labyrinth is located in the Chartres Cathedral in France, and it is one of the most famous labyrinths in the world. The labyrinth was built in the early 13th century, and it is believed to have been inspired by the labyrinth at Knossos, Crete.
The book then provides detailed instructions on how to construct the Chartres labyrinth. The instructions include diagrams, photographs, and step-by-step descriptions. The book also covers a variety of materials that can be used to construct the labyrinth, such as stone, wood, sand, and fabric.
In addition to the construction instructions, the book also includes a discussion of the symbolism of the Chartres labyrinth. The labyrinth is often seen as a symbol of the journey of life, with the center representing the goal or destination. It can also be seen as a symbol of the subconscious mind, with the twists and turns representing the different thoughts and emotions that we experience.
What this book does best: Teaches you how to make a Chartres labyrinth ! You can create your own Chartres labyrinth using a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, sand, or fabric.
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