Gargoyles and Gestural Expression: Part One

Gargoyles and Gestural Expression: Part One

  In this entry, we will explore one of the most fascinating aspects of gargoyle iconography: gestural expression. We have previously examined expressiveness, particularly of the face, and today we begin to consider other gestures of the face and body in gargoyle...
Gargoyles and the Monster in Art

Gargoyles and the Monster in Art

  This entry is devoted to a fascinating subject deeply connected to the world of gargoyles: the monster. The subject will be approached not only as a form, but also as a concept developed throughout history. Venturing into the universe of monsters is an engrossing...
Gargoyles of the Provincial Palace of Bruges (Belgium)

Gargoyles of the Provincial Palace of Bruges (Belgium)

  In this entry, we return to the city of Bruges (Belgium) to discover a few more of its gargoyles. Immersed in its atmosphere of magical, fairy-tale architecture, once again we find magnificent gargoyles jutting out from the city’s splendid buildings....
Gargoyles and the Representation of the Scream

Gargoyles and the Representation of the Scream

  In a previous post we talked about expressiveness in images of gargoyles. There’s no doubt that one of the most intriguing, surprising and attractive aspects of gargoyles are the gestures and expressions of these fascinating, impressive figures. One of the gestures...