About the Book
Cypress Lawn Cemetery, in the City of Colma, ten miles South of San Francisco, is one of the finest Victorian era cemeteries in the world. In the tradition of the European Garden cemeteries, the influences are from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Gothic cultures. There are Greek Revival Temples, ornate doorways and many finely carved sculptures. With 84 pages of photos and a brief historical text.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Additional Categories Fine Art, California
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Project Option: US Letter, 8.5×11 in, 22×28 cm
# of Pages: 84 - Publish Date: Oct 24, 2021
- Language English
- Keywords Giles, Victorian, Colma, Cemetery, Angels
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About the Creator
Bob Giles
Alameda, CA
Bob Giles is an artist from California who has an extensive background in both the visual arts and music. As a painter and photographer he has exhibited in the San Francisco Bay area for over 40 years. He specializes in photographs of the Victorian Garden Cemeteries, classic portraits, and costumed dancers from many cultures. As a musician Bob Giles has performed music with the guitar and flute in the San Francisco Bay area for 20 years with diverse groups in Jazz, Folk, and Classical styles. His CD, Inside the Marble Zoo, features original music with some of the best musicians in the Bay Area.