An Education in the Grotesque

Mathew Duman grew up in Bethany, Ct & is a photographer & graphic designer. He attended the gargoyle-free campus of Central Connecticut State University but while studying abroad, became fascinated with the architectural detail of the cathedrals of Britain. Mathew has since taken photographic trips to Italy, Africa, Australia & New Zealand & most recently has been seeking out grotesque sculpture around the United States. In his lecture, Mathew Duman highlights a selection of gargoyles & grotesques found throughout the buildings of Yale University’s campus in New Haven, Ct. Using original photographs from his book, “An Education in the Grotesque”,  he explores the artistic, historic, architectural & even humorous significance of these decorative sculptures & their role in communicating the identity of Yale University as a place of learning & enlightenment. Presented by the Woodbridge Center. Please register.