This video focuses on the sculptural form of gargoyles, exploring their volumetric construction, compositional balance, and the artistic choices behind their often exaggerated anatomical features. Beyond their functional role, gargoyles were conceived as expressive sculptural elements, reflecting the creativity and technical mastery of medieval stone carvers.
Doctor of Art History and researcher specializing in the study of gargoyles.
I am Dolores Herrero Ferrio, and my thesis, “An Approach to the Study of Gargoyles of Gothic Cathedrals in Castilla and León”, is dedicated to the study of these fascinating figures.
If you like gargoyles and art history, you will also enjoy my book, “The Gargoyle and Its Iconography,” a book I have written with great care for those interested in the world of gargoyles.
I have created my own Encyclopedia of Gargoyles, a Gargopedia to share with you, where you will discover all the secrets and wonders of these enigmatic sculptures.
I hope you enjoy this Gargopedia as much as I have enjoyed creating it, and remember that each gargoyle has a story to tell, and here you will discover them all.
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Las gárgolas de la Catedral de María Inmaculada de Vitoria: Parte I
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