In Search of the Labyrinth: The Cultural Legacy of Minoan Crete

In Search of the Labyrinth explores the enduring cultural legacy of Minoan Crete through literature, the visual and performing arts, and other cultural practices, focusing on the twentieth century and responses that engage with the material culture.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 03 September 2020
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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In Search of the Labyrinth delves into the captivating cultural legacy of Minoan Crete, offering a comprehensive exploration of Minoan archaeology and its modern interpretations across various artistic mediums. The book focuses primarily on the twentieth century, highlighting responses that deeply engage with the material culture of Minoan Crete, extending beyond classical mythological narratives. This rich tapestry is woven through the works of novelists, poets, avant-garde artists, couturiers, musicians, philosophers, architects, film directors, and even psychoanalysts, including renowned figures such as Sigmund Freud, Marcel Proust, D.H. Lawrence, Cecil Day-Lewis, Oswald Spengler, Nikos Kazantzakis, Robert Graves, André Gide, Mary Renault, Christa Wolf, Don DeLillo, Rhea Galanaki, Léon Bakst, Marc Chagall, Mariano Fortuny, Robert Wise, Martin Heidegger, Karl Lagerfeld, and Harrison Birtwistle. Furthermore, the volume delves into the enduring fascination with Minoan culture throughout history, from the Minoan-inspired motifs adorning Greek Early Iron Age pottery to its contemporary manifestations in music, poetry, fashion, and other forms of media. Through its multidisciplinary approach, In Search of the Labyrinth sheds light on the enduring impact of Minoan Crete on world culture, inspiring new perspectives and fostering a deeper understanding of this ancient civilization.

\n Weight: 598g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350156708\n \n