Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola also known as Parmigianino ("the little one from Parma") was an Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker active in Florence; Rome; Bologna; and his native city of Parma. His work is characterized by elongation of form and includes Vision of Saint Jerome (1527) and the Madonna with the Long Neck (1534). Parmigianino was also an early Italian etcher; a technique that was pioneered in Italy by Marcantonio Raimondi; but which appealed to draughtsmen: though the techniques of printing the copper plates require special skills; the ease with which acid; when substituted for ink; can reproduce the spontaneity of an artists hand attracted Parmigianino; a master of elegant figure drawing. Parmigianino also designed chiaroscuro woodcuts; and although his output was small he had a considerable influence on Italian printmaking. Some of his prints were done in collaboration with Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For those who remember and those wishing they couldBy L. K WangerinHaving grown up very close to the Charlotte to Rochester track; I remember the smoke rising above the houses across the street from my bedroom window. With friends; we walked the tracks to the Lake (Ontario) and up the other side of the Genesee past the coal loader; which was active with a steam engine and the coal shaker that could be heard for miles. The book is full of interesting pictures and information; especially for those who might remember some of it. A friend and I went into Rochester and rode one of the last "subway" trolleys just days before ending passenger operations. For anyone interested in a piece of area history this is a concise; interesting and inexpensive way to do it. "Rails in Rochester" is just one of an excellent series of historical books provided by the publishers covering towns and industries over a wide area of the country; with many here in New England.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Gregory MillerI especially like the photos taken near my current employer; The Gleason Works. Some of the old tracks are still in the floor of the old foundry area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. OUTSTANDING PHOTOS AND NARRATIVEBy CustomerAn interesting historical account of the importance of railroads in the development of Rochester and Monroe County; New York from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. Outstanding photos garnered from extensive collections from the authorrsquo;s private collections; other private collections; libraries; and historical societies provide the backdrop for this interesting narrative. Its explicit and straight-forward style makes this book enjoyable for the layperson; as well as the scholar interested in the profound effect railroads had on local and national economic development.
