Griffinology: The Griffin's Place in Myth, History and Art
Autor A. L. McClananen Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 iul 2024
Griffinology is a fascinating exploration of the mythical creature’s many depictions in human culture. Drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources, this book shows how the griffin has captured the imagination of people for over five thousand years, representing power, transcendence, and even divinity. It explores the history and symbolism of griffins in art, from their appearances in ancient Egyptian magic wands to medieval bestiaries, and from medieval coats of arms to modern corporate logos. The use of the griffin as a symbol of power and protection is surveyed throughout history and into modern times, such as in the Harry Potter series. Beautifully illustrated, this book should appeal to all those interested in monsters, magic, and the mystical, as well as art and history.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781789148466
ISBN-10: 1789148464
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: 80 color plates, 20 halftones
Dimensiuni: 168 x 234 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.76 kg
Editura: REAKTION BOOKS
Colecția Reaktion Books
ISBN-10: 1789148464
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: 80 color plates, 20 halftones
Dimensiuni: 168 x 234 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.76 kg
Editura: REAKTION BOOKS
Colecția Reaktion Books
Notă biografică
A. L. McClanan is professor of art history at Portland State University, Oregon. Her publications include Representations of Early Byzantine Empresses: Image and Empire.
Cuprins
Introduction
1 What is a Griffin? Early Examples from Ancient West Asia
2 Golden Griffins of Ancient Greece: From Image to Word
3 Sacred Griffins: Divine Companions, Psychopomps and Retributive Justice
4 Drinking with Griffins
5 The Art of War: Weaponizing Griffins
6 Griffins on the Move: Nomadic Visual Cultures of Central Asia and Europe
7 Guardian Griffins
8 Griffins of Distinction: Byzantine and Sasanian Palace Settings
9 Celestial Griffins: Radiance, Flight and Heavenly Companions
10 Encircling Griffins: Mapping the Influence of a Motif
11 Griffins Marking Death and Transcendence
12 Moralizing Griffins
13 Making Their Mark with Griffins: From Heraldry to Visual Branding
14 Adventures with Griffins
15 Modern Wonders: The Griffin Imagery of Carroll and Rowling
Epilogue
References
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
1 What is a Griffin? Early Examples from Ancient West Asia
2 Golden Griffins of Ancient Greece: From Image to Word
3 Sacred Griffins: Divine Companions, Psychopomps and Retributive Justice
4 Drinking with Griffins
5 The Art of War: Weaponizing Griffins
6 Griffins on the Move: Nomadic Visual Cultures of Central Asia and Europe
7 Guardian Griffins
8 Griffins of Distinction: Byzantine and Sasanian Palace Settings
9 Celestial Griffins: Radiance, Flight and Heavenly Companions
10 Encircling Griffins: Mapping the Influence of a Motif
11 Griffins Marking Death and Transcendence
12 Moralizing Griffins
13 Making Their Mark with Griffins: From Heraldry to Visual Branding
14 Adventures with Griffins
15 Modern Wonders: The Griffin Imagery of Carroll and Rowling
Epilogue
References
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
Recenzii
"One of the strengths of art historian McClanan’s newest book is its intention: to provide a historical overview of the many modes in which the legendary creature known as 'the griffin' appears in art and literary history. Griffinology: The Griffin’s Place in Myth, History and Art purposefully offers a range of distinct perspectives on various regions and eras to illustrate this mythical creature’s prevalence in the cultural history of ethnoreligious groups around the world."
“This book tracks the images and legends of the griffin from the art and myth of ancient Mesopotamia to the images and stories of Hollywood. . . . This is a many-layered history which demonstrates that the griffin is so often the mirror of the age that contemplates it. Although complex, it is a fascinating story that the author presents clearly, helped by a treasury of well-chosen illustrations, many in colour. We have come to expect very high production standards from Reaktion Books and this volume is another fine example.”
“An excellent study that examines the griffin in its widest sense. . . . Concise as well as authoritative.”
"McClanan takes us on an erudite and gripping journey through the world of the griffin. Beautifully illustrated and insightfully written, Griffinology traces the cultural history of this mythical creature from its earliest appearance in the ancient Middle East to today. McClanan marshals compelling evidence to reconsider the origin and meaning(s) of the griffin. Her elegant descriptions of the many illustrated artworks paint a picture of griffins as beasts of martial prowess, majesty, and wonder."
"In Griffinology McClanan brings her sharp intellect and vivacious descriptive style to thousands of years of art, literature, and history. Reading like an adventure story and bursting with gorgeous reproductions of some of the world’s greatest art, this book ranges from the spurious idea of the beast’s origins in dinosaur bones to a consideration of its surprising appearance in video games, with a wealth of historical and visual detail in between."
"McClanan’s text offers the most comprehensive historical look to date at the influence and significance of the griffin in culture. While the sheer number of topics and themes discussed within might overwhelm one’s mental wingspan at first, connections to modern pop culture texts keep the chapters grounded."