Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796 - 1875) was the leading French painter of the Barbizon school in the mid-nineteenth century. Claude Monet called of him: "There is only one master here and his name is Corot. We are nothing weigh against to him - nothing." Corot often praised as a predecessor of Impressionism; but he painted his landscapes in more traditional way than is generally supposed. Compared to the Impressionists who came later; Corots palette is restrained; dominated with browns and blacks ("forbidden colors" among the Impressionists) along with dark and silvery green. Though appearing at times to be rapid and spontaneous; usually his strokes were controlled and careful; and his compositions well-thought out and generally rendered as simply and concisely as possible; heightening the poetic effect of the imagery. As he declared: "I noticed that everything that was done correctly on the first attempt was more true; and the forms more beautiful."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great walk down memory lane!By Music MomLove this book! Was sorry that some of my favorite old buildings were not included; but very enjoyable! If you are from Columbus; Ohio; and love old buildings; you will enjoy this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. She liked the old pictures and informationBy L. MizerBought for my mother who went to OSU in early 1950s and worked in Columbus. She liked theold pictures and information.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Look at the PastBy Johnathan TelinTheres a lot of really interesting pictures from Columbus past in this book; and some good history as well. Sadly; much of whats covered has been torn down by today; so it doesnt work so well as a guidebook to take a historical tour of the city.
