March 28, 2024

Virtual Talk: The Grotesque 10

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Seekonk, MA –
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Are you curious about the creepy faces carved into churches, schools and castles? This virtual program will introduce you to sculptures fit for the spooky season.

Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor and a host of frequent flyer miles, Mathew Duman embarked on a “grotesque safari”, traveling to 10 universities around the country to photograph the unique grotesques and gargoyles roosting on their academic buildings. Mathew found that this sculpture makes its home within a style of architecture known as Collegiate Gothic which was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He has collected his findings in his book called: “The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges and Universities “and presents a selection in this illustrated lecture, giving you a taste of the variety of ornament, history and humor these campuses have to offer.

Please register online in order to receive a Zoom invitation for the program.
For information, visit www.seekonkpl.org, email agreil@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x 56141.

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