In this video, we explore the typology of anthropomorphic gargoyles, those that incorporate human-like features or forms. These figures often reflect aspects of medieval life, social critique, or symbolic meaning, ranging from monks and peasants to grotesque hybrids. Through their expressive gestures and postures, anthropomorphic gargoyles offer a glimpse into the worldview and moral concerns of the Middle Ages.
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.
