Heraldry, Gargoyles and Other Creatures
This catalog page has books on heraldry, gargoyles and other creatures.
These books deal with the history of heraldry, coats of arms, crests and shields, terminology, customs, language and laws that govern the use of Heraldry. In addition, carefully chosen heraldry adds an aristocratic flair and noble bearing to almost any graphic project.
And the books for gargoyles cover their history, construction, medieval stoneworkers, and uses for gargoyles. They explain their purpose, history, construction methods, and most books have excellent pictures of gargoyles.
Many gargoyles on buildings are waterspouts, but all present proof that medieval stonemasons had a lively sense of humor. Strictly speaking however, gargoyles that do not spout water are known as "grotesques" or "chimeras".
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Books on Gargoyles & Medieval Stoneworkers
- Holy Terrors: Gargoyles on Medieval Buildings
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- -Janetta Rebold Benton / Hardcover 140 Pages / Published April 1997
An excellent book that presents a facinating collection of photographs of the medieval gargoyle. And presents a travelogue and an interesting survey of legends of the medieval gargoyle. Explains their purpose, medieval stonework, history, construction details and contains lots of great pictures. Includes 109 illustrations, with 108 in color.
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- American Gargoyles: Spirits in Stone
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- -Darlene Trew Crist, Robert Llewellyn / Paperback 144 pages / Published May 2001
This fascinating is the first pictorial essay on the many gargoyles found in the United States. Featuring unique stories and breathtaking full-color photographs of these monstrous but delightful creatures with a sense of humor. Many books have showcased the medieval gargoyles of Europe, but this book is the first one covering the thousands of gargoyles that peer down from American buildings. Lewd or ferocious, holy or humorous, these astonishing carvings are distinguished by fine artistry, vivid imagination, and spiritual mystery.
Showcases the gargoyles on Washington's National Cathedral, and those adorning the Woolworth Building and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, Tribune Tower in Chicago, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and many other buildings. Robert Llewellyn's wonderful photographs reveal the craftsmanship of the artisans and sculptors who created these works. Darlene Trew Crist's presents fascinating explanations of the varieties of gargoyles, stories about their history and creation, and extensive resource information, including websites.
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- The Stone Carvers: Master Craftsmen of Washington National Cathedral
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- -Marjorie Hunt / Hardcover 208 pages / Published November 1999
In this book the author presents the lives and careers of two master stonecarvers who worked for decades creating the sculptural works that embellish the Washington National Cathedral. These detailed works include gargoyles, grotesques, capitals, pinnacles,
saints and angels. In addition, this classic stone carving process is recorded with text and photographs.
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- Gargoyles and Medieval Monsters
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- -A. G. Smith / Paperback Coloring Book 48 pages / Published April 1998
This is a remarkable coloring book from Dover Publications for the coloring book fans. And the designs are quite nice in this remarkable collection. Includes dozens of mythical animals rendered by artists such as Dürer and da Vinci. Black-and-white illustrations include 45 finely detailed and skillfully adapted images of dragons, winged dogs, demons, lions, griffins, a bull, unicorn, and eagles. Additionally, various other grotesques come from The Book of Kells, medieval architecture, other sources.
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- Gargoyles: Monsters in Stone
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- -Jennifer Dussling, Peter Church (Illustrator)
stone monsters that sit
Hardcover 48 pages / Published June 1999
This little book, is crammed with good information to give young readers a good deal of information about gargoyles. Gargoyles were placed on churches and other buildings to ward off evil. But, more practically, were often used as rainwater drains. The authors discuss gargoyles' medieval origins and answers some of the perennial questions that surround their purpose and use.
The authors show young readers both the horror and the individuality of gargoyles, those from the medieval past as well as the ones still produced today. Intricately framed artwork, in colors that sometimes seem to glow, has a three-dimensional feeling, with both churches and gargoyles appearing to have the heft of stone. This well written book presents a fine discussion of how a gargoyle is carved, in both in word and artwork.
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- The Washington National Cathedral: This Bible in Stone
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- -Robert E. Kendig / Paperback 175 pages / Published October 1995
This excellent book presents a history of Washington National Cathedral over the 83 years it took to build. Kendig has recorded and compiled the memories of those who prepared the plans, gathered the funds, carved the statues, set the stones, designed the windows, played the music, and raised their prayers.
A House of prayer for all people to worship, listen to music, attend lectures, and take a tour of this marvelous Gothic Cathedral. Europeans visitors to the Washington National Cathedral find it hard to believe that this Gothic marvel was actually built in the 20th century, and with no government money.
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Books on Heraldry
- Heraldry: A Pictorial Archive for Artists and Designers
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- -Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, Carol Belanger Grafton, Editor
Paperback 154 pages / Published December 1991
This excellent book from Dover Publications has hundreds of copyright-free authentic heraldic designs and motifs.
Royalty-free treasury of 393 full-color, 654 black-and-white illustrations. Authentic heraldic arms, lions, eagles, dragons, shields, crests, windows, etc. Also, arms of cities and towns, arms of Edward the Black Prince, Milton, Maximilian I, others. Add aristocratic flair, noble bearing to almost any graphic project.
Includes 1047 images with 393 of them in color.
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- An Introduction to Heraldry
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- -Stefan Oliver / Hardcover 112 pages / Published April 2000
This book covers heraldry from its beginnings in the medieval times to the present day. In concise easily understood manner, this
comprehensive and well written introduction explains why heraldry was developed, the meanings behind the symbols, and they are used.
Covers the elements of a coat of arms, shield, tinctures, charges, helm, crest, wreath, and motto scroll.
Explains the important differences between the rampant lion, the cowed lion, and the other 30-plus variations of the lion.
Includes many examples of other symbols and their correct placement in crests and coats-of-arms.
This book has beautiful illustrations.
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