The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson by David P Silcox

The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson by David P Silcox

"Silcox [is] a wonderfully lucid stylist . . . this definitive volume presents 400 supreme color reproductions . . . covering the entire spectrum of the proficient and prolific group's magnificent output . . . every painting is vibrantly, radiantly, and gloriously alive: a veritable hymn to life."
-- Booklist

At a critical time in Canada's history, the Group of Seven revolutionized the country's appreciation of itself by celebrating Canada as a wild and beautiful land. These paintings of the wilderness evoke the same response in viewers today as they did when first exhibited.

Now in paperback, The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson is even more affordable than the celebrated original hardcover edition. This award-winning bestseller includes many never-before reproduced paintings and presents the most complete and extensive collection of these artists' works ever published. The 400 paintings and drawings reveal the remarkable genius of all 10 painters who, at some point, were part of the movement. Tom Thomson, who died before the Group was established, was always present in the public mind.

Included are works by:

• Frank Carmichael
• Frank Johnston
• A.J. Casson
• Arthur Lismer
• Le Moine FitzGerald
• J.E.H. MacDonald
• Lawren Harris
• Tom Thomson
• Edwin Holgate
• F.H. Varley
• A.Y. Jackson.

The artwork is organized by the various regions of Canada, with additional sections on the war years and still-life paintings. Introductory essays provide a context for a greater understanding and appreciation of Canada's most celebrated artists.

Emily Carr (1871-1945) was born in Victoria, British Columbia. She attended the San Francisco Art Institute, and spent extensive time in Europe where she was strongly influence by the post-impressionists. She went on to become one of the most respected artists and writers in Canadian history.

David P. Silcox has received the Order of Canada and a Governor General's Award for his many contributions to all the disciplines of the arts in Canada. He has written several award-winning books: Painting Place: the Life and Work of David B. Milne, Tom Thomson: The Silence and The Storm (with Harold Town), The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson, and Christopher Pratt, as well as numerous articles, catalogs, and reviews on artists and the arts. He lives in Toronto.

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ISBN 13	9781554071548
ISBN 10	1554071542
Title	The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson
Author	David P Silcox
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Firefly Books Ltd
Year published	2011-10-13
Number of pages	444
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