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THE GARGOYLE BOOK: 572 EXAMPLES By Lerster Burbank Bridaham (2006 Softcover){R7}
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- ISBN
- 9780486447544
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486447545
ISBN-13
9780486447544
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63756437
Product Key Features
Book Title
Gargoyle Book : 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Decoration & Ornament, Buildings / Religious, Decorative Arts
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Architecture
Book Series
Dover Architecture Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
28.3 Oz
Item Length
11.7 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-045449
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
730.944
Synopsis
Amid the soaring grandeur of arches and spires lurks a more down-to-earth architectural flourish: the grinning head of a gargoyle. Singly and clustered, these intriguing creatures form as distinctive an element of Gothic architecture as the flying buttress. Nowhere are they more prominent than along the walls of French cathedrals, and this magnificently illustrated volume prowls the ramparts of those medieval buildings to discover hundreds of authentic gargoyle carvings. According to tradition, the gargoyles were posted as sentries, to ward off malevolent spirits and to remind parishioners of the evil beyond the church doors. Author Lester Burbank Bridaham takes a more optimistic view. Noting the stone guardians' whimsical nature, he discusses the artisanal ingenuity involved in their creation. He also points out how they represented a rare sense of freedom in the Middle Ages, in terms of public satire and unbridled artistic enthusiasm. As this book reveals, the timeless appeal of the gargoyle -- whether symbolic, spiritual, decorative, or fanciful -- continues to captivate the imagination., Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, Bridaham reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. An eye-opening look at some of the rare instances of public satire and unbridled artistic freedom in the Middle Ages. 572 illustrations.
LC Classification Number
NA3549.A1B75 2006
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- a***5 (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience purchasing from them. The item arrived so well packed and secured that it took me around 5+ minutes just to open fully. Condition was as advertised (photos were accurate), price was exceptional, and the item was delivered ahead of schedule. I hope to be able to buy from them again!TESTAMENT: THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA (2008 Softcover){G4} (#256532914665)
- d***d (69)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItems came exactly as described. All of the Blu rays and steelbook look fantastic. I am very happy with the quality of the product. The value I got, for the condition of the items is fantastic. I was able to make use of a “buy 8, get 50%” deal, which made the value quite incredible actually. Items were packaged professionally and shipped with care. All items were individually bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. Shipping was fast via USPS with tracking. I would do business with the seller againSCREAM 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 4K ULTRA HD HORROR STEELBOOK 1996 / 2021 [A3] (#267165580830)
- i***t (152)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseNicely priced book in brand new, excellent condition, as described, that arrived very well packaged. All of that plus the lightening fast, same day shipping made this an overall perfect transaction in all ways! Thank you to a fantastic seller!