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- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554071542
ISBN-13
9781554071548
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63726521
Product Key Features
Book Title
Group of Seven and Tom Thomson
Number of Pages
444 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Canadian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
73.1 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-271462
Reviews
These pictures are meant to be studied and analyzed, closely, carefully and attentively. They are meant to be reflected upon, even meditated upon... It's a visual narrative of the history and development of an extraordinary group of painters whose works have become national icons., ÝSilcox's¨ aim -- fully achieved -- is to cultivate "an appreciation of the role artists have in creating our identity.", ÝCovers¨ the entire spectrum of the proficient and prolific group's magnificent output... every painting is vibrantly, radiantly, and gloriously alive. -- Donna Seaman "Booklist" (10/01/2003), Includes many rarely seen paintings as well as the signature paintings that dazzle our imagination. ... The paintings are set on a white matte paper that allows the richness of the color and texture of the brushstroke to come through. ... The historical information is concisely written, offering insight into the men who led the movement of Canadian art into new, daring, interpretive and abstract directions. This beautiful book will be appreciated whenever it is opened. It's a gift, in more ways than can be expressed., Already on bestseller lists, includes many works from private collections that have never before been reproduced., A great introduction to the Group of Seven for the general public as the text is not overwhelming and so many of the artists' works are included., This is a remarkable book -- not just for its scholarship, which is of high quality, but for the sheer expanse of it all... an overview unique in this subject area., The abundance of images, lovingly reproduced, is this book's great strength. Produced entirely in Canada, using a distinctively Canadian typeface and printed on 100-lb archival paper, the book's many images are so marvelously presented that it is possible to see on the wooden panels and canvases the Group's spontaneous talent at work and to trace their fluid brushwork and painterly gestures., The prose floats on a breeze, the historical facts enlivened by judicious quotes and colorful details., The quality of the reproductions is superb... Could there be a more beautiful collection of Group of Seven works around currently? Not likely., Silcox is one of the few Canadian art specialists to achieve that balance between visual description and real in depth understanding of the history he is addressing., This beautiful book will be appreciated whenever it is opened. It's a gift, in more ways than can be expressed., Already on bestseller lists, includes many works from private collections that have never before been reproduced. A beautiful informative book... This one is a keeper and it deserves pride of place on the reference shelf., This is an important addition to the literature and an exciting opportunity for readers to discover the artists, indeed, the entire country for themselves. Highly recommended for all art libraries and academic collections., [Silcox's] aim -- fully achieved -- is to cultivate "an appreciation of the role artists have in creating our identity." The quality of the reproductions is superb... Could there be a more beautiful collection of Group of Seven works around currently? Not likely., Good and compelling... beautiful and masterful... quality of reproductions is excellent... [a] mighty tome., All of this is evidence that the book can rightfully be described, as the publishers contend, the most comprehensive and extensive collection of the Group's work... The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson exposes the art of these great artists in a new and refreshing way, and will definitely prove of be an invaluable companion for students of art history, as well as art lovers and gallery goers., 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., Substantial and opulent new study... ÝSilcox¨ is also a tough-minded revisionist prepared to ask hard questions. -- David Gordon Duke "Vancouver Sun" (10/27/2003), Good looking book... carefully researched history... some of these paintings can knock you out with their sheer beauty and power., The best introduction to the Group available. With elegant ease, Silcox expertly recounts the Group's travels and artistic concerns, relating them to the times with a refined talent for synthesis. The 369 reproductions look even crisper than those in the original edition., Quality of the reproductions is superb... Could there be a more beautiful collection of Group of Seven works...' Not likely., More than 400 stunning colour photographs make this as breathtaking as it is informative. By far the most complete and extensive collection of these artists' work ever published., Silcox... achieve[s] that balance between visual description and real in depth understanding of the history he is addressing., Handsomely produced, the book's large format and excellent reproductions do justice... A great addition to anyone's library., Good and compelling... beautiful and masterful... quality of reproductions is excellent and there are dozens of paintings shown here that have never been seen before by the reading public... this mighty tome, which has the best and most numerous reproductions of Thomson and Group paintings yet published,... has reminded us that these artists created unique, vibrant talismans to our good fortune at being able to spin out our lives in this extraordinary land., 350 color plates... one third... you've never seen before: portraits, domestic scenes, garden scenes., The quality of the color plates and of all other aspects of production is excellent... a valuable addition to any art lover's library., Included in Pictures and Music: A Top 10 List: 'the ten most warmly reviewed books about the arts' in 2003., [Silcox's] substantial and opulent new study clocks in at 448 pages, with 369 full color reproductions... he is also a tough-minded revisionist prepared to ask hard questions., Good looking book... a carefully researched history... some of these paintings can knock you out with their sheer beauty and power... the works collected in this well-produced book, with their beauty and variety and stubborn flaws, are a crucial part of our visual heritage., All in all, the book is a pleasure to look at and a useful addition to the literature on a vital period in the development of Canadian culture., A visual narrative of the history and development of an extraordinary group of painters whose works have become national icons., This is an important addition to the literature and an exciting opportunity for readers to discover the artists... Highly recommended., Included in Pictures and Music: A Top 10 List: "the ten most warmly reviewed books about the arts" in 2003. -- Ray Olson "Booklist / RBB" (11/02/2003), A great introduction... the text is not overwhelming and so many of the artists' works are included., Timely and beautiful... a thorough retrospective and comprehensive bibliography... Summing Up: Highly recommended., Included in Pictures and Music: A Top 10 List: "the ten most warmly reviewed books about the arts" in 2003., [Silcox's] aim -- fully achieved -- is to cultivate "an appreciation of the role artists have in creating our identity.", The book can rightfully be described, as the publishers contend, the most comprehensive and extensive collection of the Group's work., [Silcox's] aim -- fully achieved -- is to cultivate 'an appreciation of the role artists have in creating our identity.', Silcox... achieveÝs¨ that balance between visual description and real in depth understanding of the history he is addressing. -- John K. Grande "Vie des arts" (09/01/2003), 350 color plates... one third... you've never seen before: portraits, domestic scenes, garden scenes, and the prerequisite wilderness scenes, except with people in them., The quality of the color plates and... production is excellent... a valuable addition to any art lover's library. -- Sherrill Grace "Canadian Literature" (10/01/2005), As breathtaking as it is informative. By far the most complete and extensive collection of these artists' work ever published., Substantial and opulent new study... [Silcox] is also a tough-minded revisionist prepared to ask hard questions., Handsomely produced, the book's large format and excellent reproductions do justice to this most creatively innovative group of artists. A great addition to anyone's library., A beautiful informative book... This one is a keeper and it deserves pride of place on the reference shelf., [Covers] the entire spectrum of the proficient and prolific group's magnificent output... every painting is vibrantly, radiantly, and gloriously alive., Good and compelling... beautiful and masterful... quality of reproductions is excellent... Ýa¨ mighty tome. -- John Fraser "National Post" (09/06/2003)
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
759.11
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Icons: Images of Canada Gardens, Still Lifes, and Portraits The First World War Cities, Towns, and Villages The East Coast The St Lawrence River and Quebec Algonquin Park and Georgian Bay Algoma and Lake Superior The Prairies, Rockies, and West Coast The Canadian Arctic Chronology Selected Bibliography List of Works Reproduced Gallery Index General Index
Synopsis
This compact edition is identical to Silcox's 2003 award winning bestseller. The book is a comprehensive study of the famous Canadian art movement, its time, 400 full color artworks are organized by region and theme, each group introduced by an essay., "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, A compact edition of an award-winning best-seller -- more affordable than the celebrated original, but otherwise identical. 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. The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson 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., "A compact edition of an award-winning best-seller -- more affordable than the celebrated original, but otherwise identical." 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. The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson 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 I.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., "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.
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