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The grotesque in church art (1899)

Wildridge, T. Tindall (Thomas Tindall) · London, W. Andrews · leaf 12

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more artistic and unobtrusive ornament of the fabric. The other class of grotesque is the modern imitation of medizval carving, with original design.- Luckily, it is somewhat rare to find the spirit of the old sculptors animating a modern chisel. One of the best series of modern antiques of this… … MODERN GARGOYLE, ABINGDON, 1881.

Art, European · Grotesque · Christian art and symbolism · Church decoration and ornament

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