Gargoyles as Works of Art: From Architecture to Museums

Gargoyles as Works of Art: From Architecture to Museums

  As a tribute to our beloved gargoyles, we want to dedicate this post to a discussion of the gargoyle as a work of art and a museum exhibit.   The Gargoyle as a Work of Art: A Figure Forgotten for Centuries Studying and compiling gargoyles involves tackling...
Gargoyles of Dragons: Forms and Symbolism

Gargoyles of Dragons: Forms and Symbolism

  Dragon-Shaped Gargoyles: Fascinating Stone Discoveries During our travels, we have occasionally encountered gargoyles depicting dragons — one of the most powerful and symbolic creatures in world iconography.   Magical and Symbolic Dimensions of the Dragon...
Gargoyles of Tomar in Portugal: Gothic Art and Templar Legacy

Gargoyles of Tomar in Portugal: Gothic Art and Templar Legacy

  Gargoyles in Tomar: Journey to a Monumental Jewel of Portugal On one of the fabulous trips in Portugal, we went to Tomar, a lovely city that’s home to one of the most magnificent and beautiful monument sites in our neighbouring country, the Convent of Christ....
The Gargoyles of the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca

The Gargoyles of the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca

In this new video, we present the gargoyles of the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca (Spain) as you’ve never seen them before. This civil building in Salamanca preserves a small but significant group of gargoyles. We analyse their typology, state of conservation,...