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Excerpt from Symbolism of Animals and Birds Represented in English Church Architecture Such books are usually called Bestiaries. They are to be found in every great library, and can be studied by those who have the patience and requisite knowledge. Let us understand first what a typical Bestiary is like, and then we may try to solve the more difficult problem of its origin. A Bestiary may treat of about thirty or forty animals and birds, real or mythical. It may be adorned by illuminated miniatures of each animal treated, and will give a description of its supposed habits and appearance. Again, the writer may have some tale to tell about the animal. But last (and not least, for this is the prominent feature of the Bestiaries) are given the religious and moral lessons which the animal's behaviour can teach. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter xiii conclusion We have now brought to a close our all too-incomplete task of trying to throw more light on the meanings of the many curious zoological carvings to be seen in our Norman and later churches, particularly in the middle and South of England. It is the writer's hope that this little book may help to popularise the study somewhat, and to induce others who are provided with a sharp pair of eyes to see what they can discover for themselves. The most useful adjunct for such a study will be a camera which is capable of being racked out to a considerable extent--it need not be larger than a quarter-plate--and really good lenses of different focal lengths. A poor lens may do excellently for many ordinary purposes, but for work of this character an anastigmat is almost essential. A telephoto lens again will be found most useful. No photograph could have been taken, e.g., of the hyena high up on one of the tower capitals of Alton without its aid. The writer has found the inexpensive "Adon" of Messrs. Dallmeyer to do excellent work, though of course its slowness is a disadvantage when compared with higher priced lenses. If our readers will pursue the study of animal symbolism they will find it most fascinating; and there will be plenty for them to discover for themselves, for the field has not many workers in it as yet. table of photographs Panel of fifteenth century reredos; visit of Magi to Infant Saviour. Notice ox and ass. Sixteenth century bench-end; camel and rider. Medallions of twelfth century door; bears robbing hive, bear playing harp while owner dances, etc. David or Samson and lion; hounds after hare, etc. Perpendicular screen; boars or pigs. Perpendicular misericord; pigs eating acorns. Corbels, c. 1140 A.d.;...
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