Gargopedia

#14 Tipologías: Otros animales reales II

This video concludes the segment dedicated to the representation of real animals within gargoyle typologies. These figures—ranging from lions and dogs to birds and other recognizable species—reflect both naturalistic observation and symbolic function. Their use in medieval architecture served to connect the familiar world with spiritual teachings, embodying qualities such as vigilance, loyalty, or sin. The recurrence of real animals in ecclesiastical sculpture also reveals the influence of bestiaries and the didactic role of visual narratives in sacred spaces.