The Labyrinth

The Classical Labyrinth

The Medieval Labyrinth

The Middle Ages had a strong interest in Labyrinths with a more complex design then the

classical Labyrinths. They were usually found in gothic Cathedrals but most have now been destroyed or removed. The Chartres Labyrinth in Paris is the most famous of these remaining Its past use was for it to serve as a path. The path would evidently bring the pilgrim closer to God. If they were repenting, they would walk it on their knees. Ouch! Once the pilgrim reaches the center, it displays a rosette design which symbolizes 'enlightenment'.

Many people today would associate the Labyrinth with a maze. However there 

is a distinct difference between the two. A maze is designed to be puzzle, with 

many different paths thatconfuse you, whereas a Labyrinth is designed to lead 

you to the center, with just one directpath. The Labyrinth, to me, is like a journey

 to discover yourself. In art I will take this journeyto discover my aesthetic and 

have a better veiw of myself. Like the Medieval Labyrinth, the path I am 

taking in art will be a journey of enlightenment. 

Enlightenment of myself.