Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European & American Architecture - Softcover

Varner, Gary R. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1435711424 ISBN 13: 9781435711426

Publisher: Lulu Press, Inc., 2007

Synopsis

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 symbolism, the Green Man and the universal application of imagery. Gary R. Varner has written numerous books on ancient traditions, folklore, the environment and contemporary issues. He is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lulu Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1435711424
• ISBN 13: 9781435711426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 180