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Ceramic Monster Heads. Gargoyles & Monsters. In the Middle Ages in Western Europe (France, England, Spain, etc.) Gargoyles were carved and added to many buildings including churches and public buildings Some thought they were keeping Evil outside of the building
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Gargoyles & Monsters • In the Middle Ages in Western Europe (France, England, Spain, etc.) Gargoyles were carved and added to many buildings including churches and public buildings • Some thought they were keeping Evil outside of the building • They mostly served the purpose of being a waterspout, keeping the flow of rainwater away from the foundation of the building
Walter S. Arnold • Artist and famous Gargoyle maker • http://www.stonecarver.com/gargoyle.html
Instructions • 1. Draw/design your monster head on paper • Have it approved by Mrs. Helms • 2. Hollow out as much as possible!!!!! • If any clay is thicker than 1 inch, it could have air bubbles and BLOW UP! • Monster heads must be at least 8 inches by 5 inches • As much detail as possible!!! • Feel free to use additives • i.e. nails, glass, textures, etc.