{"product_id":"lawren-harris-an-introduction-to-his-life-and-art-paperback","title":"Lawren Harris: An Introduction to His Life and Art - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLawren Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe illustrated account of the Group of Seven leader.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lawren Harris was born into the enviable position of having the means to fully devote his life to his art. He was also born with vision, determination, and talent. As a result, Harris became the driving force and leading proponent of the Group of Seven. He was also an accomplished artist who captured the unique magnificence of Canadian life and landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Born into the wealthy Harris family (of the Massey-Harris farm machinery company), Lawren was able to study art in Berlin and absorb the rich European art culture. Returning to Canada at 19, Harris quickly established himself as both an exciting new artist and the supporter of his fellow Canadian artists. Lawren became a founding member of the influential Arts and Letters Club in Toronto. He also purchased the now-famous studio on Severn Street to share with his friends and outfitted a railcar as a studio\/living space that they used to tour Northern Ontario. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The art of Lawren Harris articulates a relentless enthusiasm for the Canadian North and his deeply-held spiritual beliefs. He constantly experimented with and explored the limits of his art. Though starting with a naturalistic approach, he eventually progressed to capturing more stylized expressions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this illustrated introduction to Harris's work, Joan Murray speaks eloquently about his art, life, and legacy. She traces his artistic development through the study of his paintings, drawing a lively picture of this energetic and charismatic individual who contributed so much to Canadian art. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJoan Murray\u003c\/b\u003e was Director of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa for 26 years and received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Ontario Association of Art Galleries in 2000. Murray is widely published and author of \u003ci\u003eCanadian Art in the Twentieth Century\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNorthern Lights\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHome Truths: A Celebration of Family Life by Canada's Best Loved Painters\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 9.26 x 9.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawren Harris: An Introduction to His Life and Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771620426016,"sku":"9781552977637","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5a52af1a3ec45360a02d45786d5d65ff.webp?v=1780389757","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lawren-harris-an-introduction-to-his-life-and-art-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}