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The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson / David P. Silcox. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1554078857 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781554078851 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 441 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2011, c2003.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Tom Thomson, Lawren Harris, J.E.H. MacDonald, A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, F.H. Varley, Frank Carmichael, Frank Johnston, A.J. Casson, Edwin Holgate, LeMoine FitzGerald." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-410) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 35.00 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Thomson, Tom, 1877-1917. Group of Seven (Group of artists) Painting, Canadian > 20th century. Landscape painting, Canadian > 20th century. Canada > In art. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 759.11 Sil | 31681002842458 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
| Lakeshore Branch | 759.11 Group -S | 31681001431980 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Book News
Notable for the superb quality and the quantity of its color plates, this attractive work surveys the paintings and careers of Canada's celebrated Group of Seven, along with those of Tom Tomson, A.J. Casson, Edwin Holgate, and LeMoine FitzGerald, who were also active in the early 20th-century art scene in Toronto. Organized thematically, rather than by artist, the volume collects together notable works according to subject, including portraits, WWI, and urban and village scenes, with the majority of the works grouped into the geographic areas that the painters depicted, including the east coast, Algonquin Park and Georgian Bay, Algoma and Lake Superior. Each chapter opens with an essay, followed by page upon page of full-page color plates of the intensely colorful works. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Firefly Books Ltd
"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."
-- BooklistAt 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.
- Firefly Books Ltd
"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
