{"product_id":"the-group-of-seven-and-tom-thomson-paperback","title":"The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid P. Silcox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 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. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Now in paperback, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Group of Seven and Tom Thomson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Included are works by: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrank Carmichael \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrank Johnston \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.J. Casson \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArthur Lismer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe Moine FitzGerald \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ.E.H. MacDonald \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawren Harris \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTom Thomson \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdwin Holgate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF.H. Varley \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.Y. Jackson. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid P. Silcox\u003c\/b\u003e, managing director of Sotheby's Canada, is an art historian, a cultural administrator and a senior fellow at Massey College. He is also widely recognized for his writings on the artists David Milne, Christopher Pratt and Jack Bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 444\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.9 x 8.5 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 November 06, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771658993952,"sku":"9781554078851","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d4b43c13ade074d87eb3cd8c45e3e8f4.webp?v=1780390499","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-group-of-seven-and-tom-thomson-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}