Guide To Gargoyles And Other Grotesques
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Guide To Gargoyles And Other Grotesques
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Author : Wendy True Gasch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-09
Guide To Gargoyles And Other Grotesques written by Wendy True Gasch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with Decoration and ornament, Architectural categories.
A complete illustrated guide to the 112 gargoyles and selected grotesques carved into the limestone facade of Washington National Cathedral.
Guide To Gargoyles And Other Grotesques
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Author : Wendy True Gasch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-08-31
Guide To Gargoyles And Other Grotesques written by Wendy True Gasch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-31 with categories.
Carving Gargoyles Grotesques And Other Creatures Of Myth
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Author : Shawn Cipa
language : en
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Release Date : 2009-02-07
Carving Gargoyles Grotesques And Other Creatures Of Myth written by Shawn Cipa and has been published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-07 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Two complete projects, fascinating history and myth, and 26 additional full page patterns for creating functional and decorative gargoyles from wood. Learn to carve a traditional water-spouting gargoyle and classic grotesque with step-by-step instructions. Includes 10 additional patterns for mythical creatures incorporated into architectural elements, like a working doorknocker.
Gargoyles And Grotesques
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Author : Alex Woodcock
language : en
Publisher: Shire Publications
Release Date : 2011-05-24
Gargoyles And Grotesques written by Alex Woodcock and has been published by Shire Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-24 with Art categories.
Gargoyles are an architectural feature designed to throw rainwater clear of the walls of a building. Widely used on medieval churches, these water spouts were often richly decorated, and fashioned as serpents' heads and other fanciful shapes. Today, the term gargoyle is also popularly applied to any carved decorative head or creature high up on a building and this book is an exploration of all of these enchanting features. Written by an academic and stonecarver, it is the perfect introduction to this fascinating subject. Gargoyles aims to provide a concise introduction to the stone carvings often found on religious and secular buildings in Britain from the medieval period to the modern. It will explore the typical imagery, some of the theories put forward to explain them, as well as consider the carvings within their architectural and social contexts. Incorporating recent and current research, the book will nevertheless be accessible to the general reader.
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
Gargoyles And Grotesques Of The World
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Author : Herkimer Throckmorton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-05-31
Gargoyles And Grotesques Of The World written by Herkimer Throckmorton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-31 with categories.
Gargoyles And Grotesques
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Author : Ronald Sheridan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Gargoyles And Grotesques written by Ronald Sheridan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Church architecture categories.
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.
Gothic Cathedrals
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Author : Karen Ralls
language : en
Publisher: Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Gothic Cathedrals written by Karen Ralls and has been published by Nicolas-Hays, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with History categories.
Cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages and explore the illuminating wisdom, beauty and art of the Gothic cathedrals, stunning wonders of the medieval era for all to see today. From bejewelled stained glass windows to a pilgrimage “on the road” to Compostela, the wonders of Gothic architecture continue to inspire many worldwide. From the 12th century, the Gothic architectural style continued to spread throughout Europe. Highly-regarded medievalist Dr. Karen Ralls explores the legacy of this exquisite architectural period, whose artistic beauty and expert craftsmanship have served for centuries to inspire feelings of spiritual reverence and aesthetic wonder. She details the relationship between architecture, geometry, and music; explores the concept of the labyrinth; pilgrimage; Black Madonnas; astronomical calculations in the design and location of cathedrals; stone and wood carvings; gargoyles; the teachings of Pythagoras and the later Neo-Platonists, and more. For the general reader and specialist alike, Dr. Ralls guides the reader through the history, places, art, and symbolism of these unique "books in stone", providing a lively portal and solid resource for all. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, a recommended reading section, lists of the major European cathedral sites and a full Bibliography, Gothic Cathedrals is a fascinating showcase of the mystic and spiritual symbolism found in these great structures of Europe, information that will help modern readers visit these sites and share in the energy of the sacred they continue to radiate.
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.