Gargoyles and Unusual Animals: Part Two

Gargoyles and Unusual Animals: Part Two

  To continue with the post on unusual animals that appear in images of gargoyles, we invite you to discover some more animals that are every bit as surprising and peculiar as the first one we are showing you today: the seahorse.   Seahorse In the Greek and Roman...
Gargoyles and Unusual Animals: Part One

Gargoyles and Unusual Animals: Part One

  In addition to the figures of the lion, the dog and the eagle – the most commonly depicted animals in gargoyles – you can sometimes find depictions of other real animals, making unusual and unique gargoyle images that attract and fascinate passers-by.   A Catalogue...
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 a series...