Alex Woodcock
Gargoyles and Grotesques
- ISBN 13:
- 9780747808312
- author:
- Alex Woodcock
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 56
- Dimensions:
- 15.1 x 0.5 x 20.9 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Sculpture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Gargoyles and Grotesques by Alex Woodcock is an in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of stone carvings found on buildings across Britain, from medieval to modern times. These intricately carved decorative heads and creatures were often richly decorated and fashioned as serpents' heads and other fanciful shapes, serving a practical purpose as water spouts on medieval churches. Today, the term gargoyle is also applied to any high-up carving, making this book an ideal introduction to the subject. Woodcock's work combines academic research with his own experience as a stonecarver, providing a concise and accessible guide to the typical imagery, theories, and contexts surrounding these carvings.
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