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The first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame argues that they transformed the iconic thirteenth-century cathedral into a modern monument. Artists still carve them today.Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century.

People/animal or animal/animal combos Gaping mouths, protruding tongues Men with leaves “Green Men”Ģ0 Today Although gargoyles can be found on most churches built during the middle ages, they can also be found in the USA. Gargoyle sculptures include grotesques and green men.ġ6 Common Themes Wings Long necks Heads with no bodies Also gargoyles were thought to scare off evil spirits.ġ2 Ornaments Sculptures on buildings are called ornaments. Gargoyle rainspouts had very long necks, and protruding tongues. This is called the Gothic period in architecture.ġ0 Purpose The original purpose of gargoyles was to drain water away from the sides of a building. The word gargoyle comes from the French word “gargouille” which means “throat” or “Pipe”ħ When and Where? While gargoyles can be traced back 2000 years ago to ancient Greek and Roman architecture, gargoyles as we know them were very popular from the 11th to the 13th century in Europe and are often found as ornaments on medieval churches.

Presentation on theme: 'Gargoyles?.'- Presentation transcript:Ĥ Legend tells that the first gargoyle was a 7th century dragon named La Gargouille.Ī gargoyle is a grotesquely carved human or animal figure found on an architectural structure.

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