American Gargoyles
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American Gargoyles
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Author : Darlene Trew Crist
language : en
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Release Date : 2001
American Gargoyles written by Darlene Trew Crist and has been published by Clarkson Potter Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
American Gargoyles: Spirits in Stoneis the first pictorial essay on the many gargoyles found in the United States, featuring unique stories and breathtaking full-color photographs of these monstrous but delightful angels with a sense of humor. A number of books have showcased the medieval gargoyles of Europe, but never before has one been devoted to the thousands of gargoyles that peer down from American buildings. Lewd or ferocious, holy or humorous, these astonishing carvings are distinguished by fine artistry, vivid imagination, and spiritual mystery. American Gargoylesputs us face-to-face with the winged griffins, fallen angels, and damned souls of Washington's National Cathedral, as well as those adorning the Woolworth Building and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, Tribune Tower in Chicago, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and many other buildings. Robert Llewellyn's glorious photographs reveal the craftsmanship of the artisans and sculptors who created these works. With Darlene Trew Crist's fascinating explanations of the varieties of gargoyles, stories about their history and creation, and extensive resource information, including websites,American Gargoylesmakes a convincing case for looking up as we walk down the streets of America's cities.
American Gargoyles
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Author : Anthony Di Renzo
language : en
Publisher: SIU Press
Release Date : 1995
American Gargoyles written by Anthony Di Renzo and has been published by SIU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Literary Collections categories.
Di Renzo compares the bizarre comedy in O'Connor's stories and novels to that of medieval narrative, art, folklore, and drama. Noting a strong kinship between her characters and the grotesqueries that adorn the margins of illuminated manuscripts and the facades of European cathedrals, he argues that O'Connor's Gothicism brings her tales closer in spirit to the English mystery cycles and the leering gargoyles of medieval architecture than to the Gothic fiction of Poe and Hawthorne. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
American Gargoyles
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Author : Neil Cohen
language : en
Publisher: Vireo Book, A
Release Date : 2019-06-11
American Gargoyles written by Neil Cohen and has been published by Vireo Book, A this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-11 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The American Gargoyles adorn the once celebrated Wentworth Building, which is targeted for destruction by an egomaniacal developer who wants to build a giant mirror so he can look at himself all day. The American Gargoyles must find a way to save their home, and are soon cheered on by the entire city in the charming story. Full color.
Gargoyles Grotesques Green Men
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Author : Gary R. Varner
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2007-04-10
Gargoyles Grotesques Green Men written by Gary R. Varner and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-10 with History categories.
The symbols and strange images that we find in our cemeteries, religious structures, banks and in our parks are the same symbols that have been part of the framework of the human psyche for thousands of years. While contemporary man may think that they are simply decorative manifestations of a by-gone era, they represent the fears, dreams, ideas, beliefs and struggles that humankind has endured since we began to walk upright. This book surveys many of these icons and will give a meaning for them both in the context of ancient history and folklore as well as a meaning that is suitable for our contemporary times. Illustrated with dozens of photographs, this book will be of interest to anyone interested in historic preservation, ancient symbolism, the Green Man and the universal application of imagery. Gary R. Varner has written numerous books on ancient traditions, folklore, the environment and contemporary issues. He is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.
Reflections Of A Disgruntled American Gargoyle
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Author : Allen R. Remaley
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2016-05-18
Reflections Of A Disgruntled American Gargoyle written by Allen R. Remaley and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-18 with Social Science categories.
Since Rosa Parks refused to sit in the back of a bus, more and more Americans have been expressing their rights to freedom of speech and action. All too few announce their opinions on the everyday happenings taking place in their world. Allen R. Remaley is neither a journalist nor talking head commentator nor political pundit. He is an American who, over the years, has witnessed events, changing mores, and the earth on which he lives. His focus and thoughts on such things are brought to light in Reflections of a Disgruntled American Gargoyle. Among topics covered are Black Lives Matter; Racism Redux and the Oscars; cell phones and selfies; blood, sweat, and human evolution; Roe v. Wade and infanticide; Sharia law; Nellie Bly, columbine, and deinstitutionalization; a wall or Ellis Island, Southwest; and retirement, socialization, and happy hours. The chances are good that opinions expressed here mirror those of many Americans.
Gargoyles
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Author : Susan Pesznecker
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Release Date : 2007-01-22
Gargoyles written by Susan Pesznecker and has been published by Red Wheel/Weiser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-22 with Fiction categories.
Gargoyles takes you on a journey into a mysterious world, through bestiaries and traveling menageries, past grotesques and chimeras, through medieval cities and guilds and into huge stone buildings. Gargoyles are an embodiment of form and function—serving a clear architectural purpose but, also, symbolically important. Whether warding off evil, frightening away fear or showcasing human foibles, when a gargoyle was placed on a building, people noticed. The book delves into historic models of arcane craftsmanship and architecture, considering the reasons for gargoyles coming into being and hearing the legends of the gargoyle, both mythic and modern. It, also, covers the emergence of stone creatures into popular culture. For modern magick users, Gargoyles explores the role of the gargoyle in magickal practice, including gargoyle use in elemental correspondences, stone magick, protection, warding, egregores, talismans, animal associations, ritual and spell work.
American Monsters
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Author : Linda S. Godfrey
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-08-28
American Monsters written by Linda S. Godfrey and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-28 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
From pre-Columbian legends to modern-day eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive guide covers the history, sightings and lore surrounding the most mysterious monsters in America—including Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, and more. Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and thunderbirds aren’t just figments of our overactive imaginations—according to thousands of eyewitnesses, they exist, in every corner of the United States. Throughout America’s history, shocked onlookers have seen unbelievable creatures of every stripe—from sea serpents to apelike beings, giant bats to monkeymen—in every region. Author, investigator, and creature expert Linda S. Godfrey brings the same fearless reporting she lent to Real Wolfmen to this essential guide, using historical record, present-day news reports, and eyewitness interviews to examine this hidden menagerie of America’s homegrown beasts.
Gargoyles
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Author : Ben Hecht
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-07-20
Gargoyles written by Ben Hecht and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-20 with Fiction categories.
'Gargoyles' is a romantic novel by the American screenwriter and author Ben Hecht. It follows the life of George Basine, a self-righteous young man who nonetheless lives a shockingly hedonistic life, often accompanied by his best friend Keegan. But the amorous George cannot stand it when his former muse Henrietta is engaged to the famous author Aubert and sets about winning her back. Meanwhile Keegan is in love with Fanny Basine, who in turn also loves Aubert. The book examines the secret sensual pleasures that the different characters in love harbor within an often outward poise of respectability.
A Subversive Gospel
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Author : Michael Mears Bruner
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2017-10-24
A Subversive Gospel written by Michael Mears Bruner and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-24 with Religion categories.
Conference on Christianity and Literature (CCL) Book of the Year - Literary Criticism The good news of Jesus Christ is a subversive gospel, and following Jesus is a subversive act. These notions were embodied in the literary work of American author Flannery O'Connor, whose writing was deeply informed by both her Southern context and her Christian faith. In this Studies in Theology and the Arts volume, theologian Michael Bruner explores O'Connor's theological aesthetic and argues that she reveals what discipleship to Christ entails by subverting the traditional understandings of beauty, truth, and goodness through her fiction. In addition, Bruner challenges recent scholarship by exploring the little-known influence of Baron Friedrich von Hügel, a twentieth-century Roman Catholic theologian, on her work. Bruner's study thus serves as a guide for those who enjoy reading O'Connor and—even more so—those who, like O'Connor herself, follow the subversive path of the crucified and risen one. The Studies in Theology and the Arts series encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage with the relationship between their faith and artistic expression, with contributions from both theologians and artists on a range of artistic media including visual art, music, poetry, literature, film, and more.
The Gargoyles Of Notre Dame
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Author : Michael Camille
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-11-15
The Gargoyles Of Notre Dame written by Michael Camille and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-15 with Architecture categories.
Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century. The first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame argues that they transformed the iconic thirteenth-century cathedral into a modern monument. Michael Camille begins his long-awaited study by recounting architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc’s ambitious restoration of the structure from 1843 to 1864, when the gargoyles were designed, sculpted by the little-known Victor Pyanet, and installed. These gargoyles, Camille contends, were not mere avatars of the Middle Ages, but rather fresh creations—symbolizing an imagined past—whose modernity lay precisely in their nostalgia. He goes on to map the critical reception and many-layered afterlives of these chimeras, notably in the works of such artists and writers as Charles Méryon, Victor Hugo, and photographer Henri Le Secq. Tracing their eventual evolution into icons of high kitsch, Camille ultimately locates the gargoyles’ place in the twentieth-century imagination, exploring interpretations by everyone from Winslow Homer to the Walt Disney Company. Lavishly illustrated with more than three hundred images of its monumental yet whimsical subjects, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame is a must-read for historians of art and architecture and anyone whose imagination has been sparked by the lovable monsters gazing out over Paris from one of the world’s most renowned vantage points.