Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth: History, Lore, and 12 Artistic Patterns

. After mastering traditional water-spouting gargoyles and classic grotesques, a pattern gallery of rowdy characters and functional projects — including a gargoyle cane-topper, a green man door knocker, a crouching imp, and a screaming keystone grotesque — provide new challenges for experienced carvers. A directory of where to find surviving gargoyles around the world complements fascinating information on the symbolism, legend, and lore of each spirited creature.

• Author
• Shawn Cipa

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 159

• Publisher
• Fox Chapel Publishing

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781565233294

• Genres
• art, reference

• Release date
• 2009