What is Grotesque art?

   Grotesque is a style of capricious ornament, distinguished by the intermingling of figures, ani­mals, flowers, fruits, etc., from arabesque, which is confined to plant forms. This style was generally favored during the Renaissance, but soon became debased. The term is also applied to extravagant, whimsical, or absurd representations of the human figure.

Gargoyle - grotesque art