Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European & American Architecture
Paperback, 180 pages
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The symbols and strange images that we find in our cemeteries, religious structures, banks and in our parks are the same symbols that have been part of the framework of the human psyche for thousands of years. While contemporary man may think that they are simply decorative manifestations of a by-gone era, they represent the fears, dreams, ideas, beliefs and struggles that humankind has endured since we began to walk upright. This book surveys many of these icons and will give a meaning for them both in the context of ancient history and folklore as well as a meaning that is suitable for our contemporary times. Illustrated with dozens of photographs, this book will be of interest to anyone interested in historic preservation, ancient...More >
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Product Details
| ISBN | 978-1-4357-1142-6 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Gary R. Varner |
| Copyright | ©2008 Gary R. Varner (Standard Copyright License) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Publication Date | February 29, 2008 |
| Lulu Sales Rank | 15105 |
| Page Count | 180 pages |
| Size | U.S. Trade |
| Binding | Perfect Bound |
| Interior Color | Black And White |
