Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art / With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry

A systematic survey of mythical and symbolic beasts as they appear in British heraldic art, examining origins, forms, and meanings of angels, dragons and serpents, unicorns, griffins, sea‑creatures, hybrids and other chimeras. It explains medieval and classical sources, heraldic attitudes and decorative requirements, and the challenges artists face in rendering allegorical beings. The text pairs historical commentary with detailed descriptions and illustrations, notes variants and emblematic functions, and considers how imaginary creatures evolved from earlier legends into heraldic emblems and artistic conventions.