By Subject > Architecture, Interior Design, Period Style > 12 > The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture Author: Lester Burbank Bridaham, Ralph Adams Cram Retail Price: $18.95 Availability: In Stock Format: Pages: 224 Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 ISBN: 0486447545 EAN: 978-0-486-44754-4 UPC: 8-00759-44754-1 Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, Bridaham reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. An eye-opening look at some of the rare instances of public satire and unbridled artistic freedom in the Middle Ages. 572 illustrations. Reprint of Gargoyles, Chimeres, and the Grotesque in French Gothic Sculpture, Architectural Book Publishing Co, New York, 1930. Ready to Buy? Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! 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