Art homework help? Gargoyles?

Question

I need some info. about gargoyles such as
1) why were they originally created?
2)when did they 1st appear
3)what are they made of
4)where do you find them
If you know the answer to any of the questions that would be really helpful

Answer 1

Gargoyles have always fascinated me. They were originally created around the middle ages and their grotesqueness is symbolic of pagan (pre christian) creatures. The green man appears frequently in amongst gargoyles and he is symbolic of the synergy between man and nature. They were also made to look so grotesque to ward off demons and bad spirits. They are usually made of the same stone that the churches they reside on are made of and their functional use is to drain away rainwater. Water usually spouts out of their open throats - the name 'gargoyle' means 'to gurgle' in French. I seem to remember a particular church where the gargoyles were depictions of animals from the 'new world' - Chichester Cathedral I think but can't be certain. The best gargoyles by far come from Normandy in France such as the ones at Bayeux and Notre Dame Cathedrals. The next best in the UK are the ones at Rosslin Chapel in Scotland.

Answer 2

Gargoyles are not just decorative items, they usually perform a function. At the time that they were produced they did not have drainpipes. Gargoyles are used to shed the water off the roof clear of the walls, hence they act as spouts.They are made of carved stone, Usually grotesque faces, but often the medieval stonemasons used them as caricatures of themselves. They can be found at the parapet of church, cathedral roofs. From Victorian times mock gargoyles appear, since the Victorians had developed downpipes, first in lead then in cast iron. Gargoyles usually found outside the church as water spouts, but can be found inside the church as decoration, usually the caricatures of the stonemasons.

Answer 3

They are part of the reading of the church and cathedral architecture and along with much of the stone carving you find decorating the outside and also the inside they gave messages to the people who used the buildings and who could not read or write. Gargoyles in particular were carved into the drainage system from the roof so they could spout water out of their mouths away from the walls. As for the particular significance I am afraid you will need to consult works on church and cathedral architecture and architectural decoration.

Answer 4

Gargoyles have been around since ancient greece. They were popular in medievil times as they were thought to ward off evil spirits therefore were mostly found on people of affluence homes such as castles etc and churches chapels and so forth. They experienced a revival in the victorian times they are mostly made of stone. notre dame in paris has some of the most famous garoyles

Answer 5

1. They are basically a disguise for a drainpipe! The intention being that the water was projected away from the buildings wall.
2.They appear in various forms in all types of early architecture, from Greek, through Roman, and are particularly prominent in Medieval buildings namely monasteries and cathedrals.
3.Invariably stone. Carved into mystical creatures.
4.Gothic architecture is an ideal place to start looking for them. Always look up to where the water would drain from the roof after rain, thats where you will find them!

Answer 6

Gargoyles are not just decorative items, they usually perform a function. At the time that they were produced they did not have drainpipes. Gargoyles are used to shed the water off the roof clear of the walls, hence they act as spouts.They are made of carved stone, Usually grotesque faces, but often the medieval stonemasons used them as caricatures of themselves. They can be found at the parapet of church, cathedral roofs. From Victorian times mock gargoyles appear, since the Victorians had developed downpipes, first in lead then in cast iron. Gargoyles usually found outside the church as water spouts, but can be found inside the church as decoration, usually the caricatures of the stonemasons.

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Answer 7

go to an old church...look up...you'll probably see at least one. Then find the vicar and ask him a little about the history of the church.....tell him it's art homework...most vicars will be happy to talk about their church.
Failing that...do an image search.
Gargoyles are always made out of the stone the building they are in made out of, they are usually under the edges of the roof. You will also find them on some castles. They are sometimes made into rain spouts, so that water comes from their mouths when it rains.

Answer 8

Here's what i got:

Height: 2.5 meters Weight: 1200 lbs.
Habitat: Cave Origin: Europe
Meaning: Old French "gargouille" , meaning throat

Gargoyles are often seen as icons with the purpose of driving away evil, such as on the roofs of old churches. It was often used as a stylish gutter, with the water flowing out of its mouth. It only assumed its role as a demon once Christianity had spread. As for its form, it is the synthesis of humanlike and birdlike features, some with large, curved talons. Because it is made of stone, attacks with swords by our ancestors tend to be ineffective

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

1 belief that they kept evil away from the building they are apart of
2 1300 century
3 mixture of mud and ground grass and lime
4 on the roof tops of gothic styled buildings