Tuesday, January 22, 2008
RANDOM ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA POST
CALLCOTT, Sir Augustus Wall 1779-1844 english landscape painter.
CALLCOTT, John Wall 1766-1821 brother of augustus, music
CALLCOTT, Mrs Maria Graham 1786-1844. wife of Augustus C. w/ 1st husband, traveled India, South Africa, and south america(military captain). published books on her travels.
CALLIMACHUS- architect and statuary. inventor of the corinthian column.(really?!?). derived the idea from observing acanthus plant surrounding a tile covered basket in a tomb. era uncertain, but before 396 bc. used excessive elaboration, which rendered his style 'artificial'. -whatever.
CALLIOPE-muse of epic poetry. name from sweetness of her voice and last of 9 sisters. represented holding a tablet and style(pen) or a roll of paper.
