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The Gargoyles of the Blois Cathedral

Today’s post is dedicated to the gargoyles of Blois (France). On our trip to the city to collect the gargoyles of the Château Royal, we took the opportunity to visit the cathedral and there we discovered other magnificent and unique gargoyles. Saint-Louis...

Unique and Different Gargoyles. Gargoyles Made from Other Materials

Although stone is the most commonly used material for gargoyles owing to its durability, particularly in light of the many sources of deterioration (climatic, biological, chemical, human) to which the carvings are exposed, sometimes we find gargoyles that are...

The Striking and Irreverent Gargoyles of La Lonja in Valencia

Today’s post is dedicated to the most surprising and enigmatic set of gargoyles we have ever come across on our travels. I am referring, of course, to the gargoyles of La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) in Valencia (Spain). By itself, this civic building is an...

Geometric Gargoyles. Geometry as Ornamentation

We probably all love mediaeval gargoyles depictting realistic, fantastic, monstrous or terrifying creatures. However, we shouldn’t dismiss geometric gargoyles; although most of them are contemporary, they too are often interesting in form and style. Today, I’ll...

Women and their Representation in Gargoyles

One of the most fascinating aspects of art, at least for me as an art historian, is the representation of women. There is sufficient material to write several theses about this enthralling subject, but here you have my brief contribution in recognition...

The Gargoyles of the Blois Cathedral

Unique and Different Gargoyles. Gargoyles Made from Other Materials

The Striking and Irreverent Gargoyles of La Lonja in Valencia

Geometric Gargoyles. Geometry as Ornamentation

Women and their Representation in Gargoyles

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