#9 Gargoyle Typologies: Real Animals

#9 Gargoyle Typologies: Real Animals

Until now, our videos have focused on the concept and utilitarian function of gargoyles. With this episode, we begin a new section dedicated to typologies, starting with the depiction of real animals—an essential category in medieval iconography.
Mythology in Gargoyles

Mythology in Gargoyles

  In previous posts, we’ve seen gargoyles representing mythical or fabled animals. These astonishing, tantalising creatures have formed part of our traditions since ancient times. Each and every one of them is associated with a generally fantastical and beguiling...
#8 Symbolic Antecedents of Gargoyles

#8 Symbolic Antecedents of Gargoyles

This video explores the possible symbolic antecedents of gargoyles. We examine their iconographic origins in ancient cultures, investigating how protective or fantastic figures laid the symbolic foundations later adopted by the medieval gargoyle.