Mathew found that this type of 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.

Registration begins October 4th, online or by calling the library’s Reference Department at 860-652-7720.

About the Presenter: Mathew Duman is a photographer, author and graphic designer who grew up in Bethany, Connecticut. He attended the gargoyle-free campus of Central Connecticut State University, but while studying abroad, he developed a fascination with the grotesque sculptures of the cathedrals of Britain. In addition to England, Matt has made photographic trips to Italy, Africa, Australia & New Zealand. As a personal project, he began exploring the variety of sculpture found on the buildings of Yale University & published a book called “An Education in the Grotesque”, containing his findings at Yale. He has now turned his sights on the sculpture at other campuses around the US.

To watch from home on Zoom, click here at the start of the program. (Meeting ID: 834 2204 8651 / Passcode: 472817)