Emily Carr : an introduction to her life and art

Book 1996

An introduction to Emily Carr's evolution as an artist, bringing to life her individuality, energy and attraction to West Coast aboriginal peoples. We discover the connection between Carr's art and her quest for spiritual expression

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Carr, Emily, 1871-1945

Painters Canada Biography

Painting, Canadian

Painting, Modern 20th century

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ISBN:

9781552090466
9781552090459
1552090469

Description:

64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 64)

Contents:

Self-portrait
Beginnings
Carr's youth
San Francisco
Klee Wyck
England-a pause
Stanley Park
A commitment to first nations art
France: The new art
Sketching trips
Making a collection for history
Rejected
The house of all sorts
The turning point
'God bless the group of seven'
'Modern' pictures
Correspondence with Harris
Fresh seeing
Cumshewa
Charcoal drawings
Indian art and nature are one
Oil on paper
The elephant
Scorned as timber
Skyscrapes
Reforestation
Writing
Happiness
New growth
Quiet

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63104

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