Chartres-style labyrinth
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A Chartres-style labyrinth is a medieval Christian walking maze pattern, famously found in Chartres Cathedral, used for contemplative prayer and spiritual pilgrimage.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian devotional practice
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labyrinth pattern ⓘ medieval architectural feature ⓘ |
| associatedWithCathedral | Chartres Cathedral NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithDenomination | Roman Catholic Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cityOfOrigin | Chartres NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| dateOfCreationApproximate | early 13th century ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Chartres labyrinth
NERFINISHED
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medieval cathedral labyrinth ⓘ |
| hasArtHistoricalCategory | Gothic floor labyrinth ⓘ |
| hasCenterFeature | rosette ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext | Gothic cathedral spirituality ⓘ |
| hasDesignType |
11-circuit labyrinth
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unicursal labyrinth ⓘ |
| hasEntranceLocation | west side of pattern ⓘ |
| hasFloorType | cathedral nave pavement ⓘ |
| hasFunctionInLiturgy | non-liturgical devotional aid ⓘ |
| hasGeometricStructure |
concentric rings
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cruciform axial layout ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalPeriod | Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasKeyFeature |
complex turning pattern
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no dead ends ⓘ single route to center ⓘ |
| hasMaterialInOriginal | stone inlay ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfCircuits | 11 ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfQuadrants | 4 ⓘ |
| hasOrientation | aligned with cathedral axis ⓘ |
| hasPathType | single continuous path ⓘ |
| hasPlanViewShape | circular ⓘ |
| hasPracticeForm |
guided group walk
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individual silent prayer ⓘ walking meditation ⓘ |
| influenced |
contemporary spiritual retreat practices
ⓘ
modern church labyrinth designs ⓘ |
| isDistinctFrom | maze with dead ends ⓘ |
| isModelFor |
labyrinths in hospitals and retreat centers
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replica labyrinths in churches ⓘ |
| locatedInOriginalForm | Chartres Cathedral nave floor ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
heavenly Jerusalem
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
path to God ⓘ pilgrimage to Jerusalem ⓘ spiritual journey ⓘ |
| usedFor |
contemplative prayer
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meditative walking ⓘ penitential devotion ⓘ spiritual pilgrimage ⓘ |
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