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Gargoyles, Grotesques and Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European and American Architecture by Gary R. Varner (2008, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherLulu Press, Inc.

ISBN-101435711424

ISBN-139781435711426

eBay Product ID (ePID)66811801

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Book TitleGargoyles, Grotesques and Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European and American Architecture

Number of Pages184 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicGeneral, History / Ancient & Classical, Regional, History / General

GenreArt, Architecture, History

AuthorGary R. Varner

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight9.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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SynopsisThe 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.