Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796 - 1875) was the leading French painter of the Barbizon school. Unlike the Impressionists; Corot painted only sketches in the open air; he composed his finished paintings in the studio. Corot executed many etchings and pencil sketches. Some of the sketches used a system of visual symbolsmdash;circles representing areas of light and squares representing shadow. He also experimented with a hybrid of photography and engraving. Starting in the 1830s; Corot also painted decorative panels and walls in the homes of friends; aided by his students. As he declared for his own method to depict: "I noticed that everything that was done correctly on the first attempt was more true; and the forms more beautiful."
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. very informative; a special placeBy Patti JackoSpring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnat is very special to me as my parents are buried there. I am a volunteer administrator with findagrave.com for Spring Grove so I did learn more about this beautiful place. It deepened my appreciation for the artwork and the horticultural traditions. I do think some of the pictures (such o thas James West) didnt do the monuments justice.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting!By Barbara HillI found this book especially interesting and very well-written. There were lots of pictures; explanations; and good subject matter. I will look for more books by these authors.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love this bookBy Jackie I. LaneyLove this book. This book should be bought if you love cemeteries and live in Cincinnati or the suburbs or are planning to visit Cincinnati.
