Before the second world war, filled with the wandering souls of the “Lost Generation,” Paris throbbed with the fluttering notes of jazz and the clattering of horse hooves on cobblestone…
Choosing interesting topics to shoot is one of the obvious keys of photography, but turning interesting subjects into awesome photos is easier said than done. This selection of cool Gargoyles and Grotesques, we think, makes that transition. As you might expect with any set of photos of Gargoyles, black and white imagery has a fairly prominent place. Something about the Gothic subject matter makes it almost obligatory. But the dynamism of the colour photos in this gallery also pays off. If you think you know of some photos that deserve to be mentioned in this company, please leave a link
Shawn Cipa. Gargoyles, grotesques, chimeras, guardians and other creatures of fancy represented both fear and humor in a functional architectural element. This unique work provides an interesting look at the history and lore of these creatures before setting you out to carve your very own beast. Twenty six full page patterns walk you through twelve inspiring projects such as The "Crouching Imp", humorous "Woodcarver", "Green Man Door Knocker" and the "Screaming Keystone" that will spark your imagination and have you planning your next creature. Tips for securing and mounting your work 26 additional full page patterns Fascinating photos of ancient gargoyles from around the world 160 pages, Softcover Copyright 2008 Color Photos of completed projects ISBN: 9781565233294 Shipping / Billing Information This product ships direct from the manufacturer: Your order will ship in approximately 5 business days. This product is considered special order. Your account will be charged when you place your order. Express or overnight shipping is not available for this product. Ships by Ground to the 48 contiguous states. Cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, APOs, US Territories, Canada or other foreign countries. Return Information Contact Woodcraft Supply customer service @ 1-800-535-4482 for return details. After 30 days, you will be charged a 25% restock fee. Customer pays return freight. When returning product, please include the invoice number or customer number and refer to the back of the invoice for shipping instructions. If purchased at a Woodcraft Store, please return the item directly to the store where your purchase was made. Warranty Information For damaged/defective shipments, contact Fox Chapel’s customer service @ 717-560-4703 ext. 42.
Discover the Winners of the Character Design Challenge! The finest designs of the month submitted by the members of our community on Facebook. ‘‘Gargoyles & Grotesques’’ was the theme for…
Gargoyle in Utrecht, The Netherlands by Bartiktom I am very pleased to see that we now have a big audience on this blog from The Netherlands. In honor of our friends from The Netherlands, I would like to post two great gargoyle photos from this area. I have to say they are the scariest gargoyles that I have ever seen. Paris has some pretty scary ones too but don't compare for the terror factor. If you are the owner of any of these photos, please contact me by comment and I will be sure to credit you. I did the best I could with the information found on the photos online. As my blog is a labor of love, not for money, I just would like credit on my photos wherever possible, nothing more, and hope to do the same. Gargoyle, Haarzuilens, Netherlands I was in Amsterdam at the end of a Rhine Cruise from Basel to Amersterdam. Great place, especially loved the museum area ... We stayed near the Van Gogh, which no American can properly pronounce. I highly recommend it. It was everything I had hoped for. More information on the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam can be found here.
Discover the Winners of the Character Design Challenge! The finest designs of the month submitted by the members of our community on Facebook. ‘‘Gargoyles & Grotesques’’ was the theme for…
How much do you know about the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral?
The gargoyles and grotesques are fascinating architectural sculptures that can be found on many buildings. The difference between the gargoyle and
In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved stone grotesque, usually made of granite, with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building thereby preventing ra…
Choosing interesting topics to shoot is one of the obvious keys of photography, but turning interesting subjects into awesome photos is easier said than done. This selection of cool Gargoyles and Grotesques, we think, makes that transition. As you might expect with any set of photos of Gargoyles, black and white imagery has a fairly prominent place. Something about the Gothic subject matter makes it almost obligatory. But the dynamism of the colour photos in this gallery also pays off. If you think you know of some photos that deserve to be mentioned in this company, please leave a link
The History of Gargoyles – Gargoyles are numbers commonly carved into the design of old churches, typically in the form of a monstrous animal or human. Lot of times gargoyles in Gothic churches were attached to the seamless gutter system of the roofing, with the mouth of the gargoyle functioning as a spout for rain, aiding keep the… Read More »
Facts about Gargoyles
From the facade of Magdalen College, Oxford.
The History of Gargoyles – Gargoyles are numbers commonly carved into the design of old churches, typically in the form of a monstrous animal or human. Lot of times gargoyles in Gothic churches were attached to the seamless gutter system of the roofing, with the mouth of the gargoyle functioning as a spout for rain, aiding keep the… Read More »
Gargoyles have decorated churches and cathedrals, mainly in the Gothic period, with their own kind of flare, reminding believers in the horrors of hell
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A fish-like creature on one of the towers of the Washington National Cathedral
In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved stone grotesque, usually made of granite, with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building thereby preventing ra…
Back in the days (say, thousand years ago) they had buildings with roofs and we are pretty sure they had rain as well. The question then is - how did they divert the water away from the building? The answer is - with style! And with a little help from the gargoyles.
In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved stone grotesque, usually made of granite, with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building thereby preventing ra…
