At a critical time in Canadas history the Group of Seven revolutionized the countrys appreciation of itself by celebrating Canada as a wild & beautiful l&. 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 & Tom Thomson is even more affordable than the celebrated original hardback edition. This award-winning bestseller
Includes:: many never-before reproduced paintings & presents the most complete & extensive collection of these artists works ever published. The 400 paintings & 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 Fitz Gerald; A.Y. Jackson; J.E.H. Mac Donald; Lawren Harris; Tom Thomson; Edwin Holgate; F.H. Varley. The artwork is organized by the various regions of Canada with additional sections on the war years & still-life paintings. Introductory essays provide a context for a greater understanding & appreciation of Canadas most celebrated artists.