Описание: Amid the soaring grandeur of arches and spires lurks a more down-to-earth architectural flourish: the grinning head of a gargoyle. Singly and clustered, these intriguing creatures form as distinctive an element of Gothic architecture as the flying buttress. Nowhere are they more prominent than along the walls of French cathedrals, and this magnificently illustrated volume prowls the ramparts of those medieval buildings to discover hundreds of authentic gargoyle carvings. According to tradition, the gargoyles were posted as sentries, to ward off malevolent spirits and to remind parishioners of the evil beyond the church doors. Author Lester Burbank Bridaham takes a more optimistic view. Noting the stone guardians' whimsical nature, he discusses the artisanal ingenuity involved in their creation. He also points out how they represented a rare sense of freedom in the Middle Ages, in terms of public satire and unbridled artistic enthusiasm. As this book reveals, the timeless appeal of the gargoyle -- whether symbolic, spiritual, decorative, or fanciful -- continues to captivate the imagination.
Описание: Most of the people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the 19th century. This title presents a history of these monsters. It argues that they transformed the iconic 13th-century cathedral into a modern monument.
Автор: Salley Bob, Blanch Christina Название: Broken Gargoyles Vol. 2: Sin and Virtuevolume 2 ISBN: 1954412436 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781954412439 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 1899.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: With easy-to-understand tips, real-world examples and over 100hand-drawn illustrations, this book helps you to create happier places -from individual homes and workplaces to landscaping and urban design. Itexplores how factors, such as lighting, comfort, control over our environmentsand access to nature, exercise and social interaction, can impact how we feel.
Автор: Edwards, Julian Название: Drip & drop ISBN: 1528932633 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781528932639 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3304.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: In this charming and poignant debut graphic novel, a young girl struggles to understand, accept, and support her remarkable little brother as he adapts to life with ADHD. Based on the author`s own childhood and told through funny, beautifully illustrated vignettes, this story of two siblings celebrates empathy and embraces how difference makes every family unique.
Автор: Smith, A. G. Название: Gargoyles and Medieval Monsters Coloring Book ISBN: 0486400549 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486400549 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 743.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Hawley Francesca, Scarlett Belle, Austin Nicole Название: Naughty Beasts: Shifters, Vamps & Gargoyles, Oh My! ISBN: 1979519951 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781979519953 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3686.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Lacey Carter Andersen, Andersen Название: Lamia`s Blood ISBN: 1701643588 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781701643581 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2240.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: F. Scott Fitzgerald Название: Spires and Gargoyles: Early Writings, 1909–1919 ISBN: 1009279742 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781009279741 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3643.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume in the acclaimed scholarly edition of Fitzgerald`s works collects his writings for high school and Princeton University magazines. Explanatory notes, illustrations and textual information are included.
Автор: Warren Christine Название: Hard as a Rock: A Beauty and Beast Novel ISBN: 1250239842 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250239846 Издательство: Macmillan USA/Holtzbrink(MPS) Рейтинг: Цена: 2114.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The third book in New York Times bestselling author Christine Warren's mesmerizing Gargoyles series, where even the most dangerous beast can be tamed by the woman he holds above all else...
Wynn Powe comes from a long line of powerful women, but when an elusive enemy draws too close for comfort, Wynn pursues a creature who can put an end to the fight.
But when the powerful Guardian she calls forth makes her heart beast faster and her breath quicken, she must handle something she didn't count on at all--an earth-shattering attraction to the monster himself. Enter Knox. He may be a newly summoned gargoyle, but he possesses all the skills and memories of his race...and that includes protecting the beautiful woman he's bound to. But he never could have imagined the fierce attraction that has taken hold of him, body and soul. Is his desire for Wynn worth the risk of being destroyed? "Soars with fun, witty characters and nonstop action." - Publishers Weekly on Stone Cold Lover Don't miss the other books in the Gargoyle series: Book #1: Heart of Stone Book #2: Stone Cold Lover Book #4: Rocked by Love Book #5: Hard to Handle
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: Gargoyles: A Tale of Two Miracles ISBN: 1629441082 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629441085 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Warren Christine Название: Stone Cold Lover: A Beauty and Beast Novel ISBN: 1250268745 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250268747 Издательство: Macmillan USA/Holtzbrink(MPS) Рейтинг: Цена: 2114.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The second book in New York Times bestselling author Christine Warren's breathtaking Gargoyle series. Sometimes the beast will only awake if he has an innocent woman to protect...
Art restorer Felicity "Fil" Shaltis can read the magic in auras, but her fascination with a valuable statue she's asked to locate is magical in an entirely different way. Drawn to the stone beast in a way that mystifies even her, it's all Fil can do to keep from being enraptured by the creature's stone form. At least, until the fierce gargoyle statue comes to life as a powerful, and powerfully hot, immortal warrior ... Spar had no intention of waking unless one of the seven demons of the Dark pushed him to leave his isolation. But when a stunning, innocent woman finds herself marked by the demon, Spar is instantly drawn to her, will do anything to save her. With a looming threat to humanity on the rise, Spar has no time to fall for the woman who's pure beauty commands his soul. But even the most fearsome beast of all doesn't get to choose who steals his heart... "Soars with fun, witty characters and nonstop action." ?Publishers Weekly on Stone Cold Lover Don't miss the other books in the Gargoyle series: Book #1: Heart of Stone Book #3: Hard as a Rock Book #4: Rocked by Love Book #5: Hard to Handle
Автор: Cipa, Shawn Название: Carving gargoyles, grotesques, and other creatures of myth ISBN: 1565233298 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781565233294 Издательство: GMC Рейтинг: Цена: 1715.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Explores the history, creation, and symbolism of gargoyle, grotesque, and chimera. This book includes two complete step-by-step projects and an additional 10 original patterns for rowdy characters, like the Crouching Imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque.
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