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Canada has a rich and diverse heritage in the fine arts. This book celebrates the colour, beauty and energy of some of the country's most talented artists, among them Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, Paul Kane, David Milne, Alex Colville and Jean-Paul Riopelle. Works by First Nation and Inuit artists are featured, as are those by a new generation of contemporary painters. Canadian Paintings, Prints and Drawings presents a wide variety of dynamic styles and distinct subject matter. The stunning collection includes late 18th-century watercolour landscapes, art from the 19th century merchant classes, and works by the Group of Seven, Les Automatistes, Painters Eleven and contemporary Canadian painters. An introduction places these artists in context. The book's informative captions provide a short biography along with commentary on each work's style and subject matter. Canadian Paintings, Prints and Drawings is an outstanding survey and reference on the work of over 150 of the country's most famous and interesting artists.

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Profiles renowned Canuck artists from the early 17th century to the early 21st century.--Victoria Ahearn The Canadian Press (12/15/2007) Honors 164 of Canada's finest artists from the 17th century onward.--Sheldon Kirshner The Canadian Jewish News (11/29/2007) This handsome survey of 164 familiar Canadian works of art, ranging from the 17th century until now, touches all the bases.--Vit Wagner The Toronto Star (12/01/2007) A fine encyclopedic primer on the history of Canadian two-dimensional art.--John Arkelian Artsforum (09/30/2008) The range of styles and schools is as broad as possible and Aboriginal art is fairly represented.... A useful book for people coming to the area for the first time.-- (12/19/2007) A wonderful book ... A sort of short course in Canadian art history taken at the leisure and desire of the reader.-- (12/03/2007) This hefty book -- 366 pages -- is a treat. A first impression might be that Canadian Paintings, Prints and Drawings is the essential Canadian coffee table book. However, it is much more than that.... The strength of this beautiful book lies in the excitement it will generate in viewers and readers having a range of ages and interests. We are left wanting more.... Highly Recommended.-- (02/22/2008) The alphabetical arrangement neatly avoids complications of temporal and geographic sequence while providing a truly fascinating succession of images and graciously written descriptive essays...[Newlands] articulate text is enhanced by outstanding color reproductions, a useful bibliography, and lists of museums and galleries. This volume will give considerable pleasure to a wide readership and provide interesting to professional artists and historians. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers and professionals/practitioners.-- (05/01/2008) A visually impressive, oversized volume... Newlands concisely blends involved aesthetic evaluation, helpful historical and geographical context, and insightful biographical gems.-- (10/01/2007) [starred review] Handsomely produced ... A visual treat as well as an eye-opener to those unfamiliar with Canada's rich history of art.-- (12/01/2007) Newlands' visually stunning book is like having your own personal art gallery. This remarkable reference pays homage to the creativity of more than 150 of Canada's finest and most celebrated artists.-- (02/29/2008) Beautifully produced ... this book would be a very welcome gift for any art lover.-- (12/15/2007) [A] glorious guide to Canada's indisputable wealth of artists.... The reproductions are of brilliant and arresting pieces from icons like the late Norval Morrisseau and the Group of Seven, and also the less celebrated masters, such as Homer Watson and Louis Muhlstock.-- (12/09/2007) Eye-opening... Indeed, all preconceived notions will be swept away as beholders encounter drawings, paintings, and prints by artists of diverse backgrounds working in divergent styles.... Each artist profile is succinct and lively.-- (11/01/2007) The layout and the crisp, clean look of the entries are impressive... Although this is not an exhaustive overview of Canadian painting, drawing, and printmaking, it is a solid publication that would be appropriate for general art collections and most academic libraries.-- (01/01/2008) This is not a quick book. You will find yourself looking at only a few items each time you sit down with it, and it will take you a while to get through. That's not a criticism. It's a lovely book and it repays the time it takes.-- (10/01/2008)

It's a lovely book and it repays the time it takes. -- Dan Davidson Fort Nelson News / The Whitehorse Star (10/01/2008)

A visually impressive, oversized volume... Newlands concisely blends involved aesthetic evaluation, helpful historical and geographical context, and insightful biographical gems.--James Strecker Hamilton ArtsBeat (01/01/2007)

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Anne Newlands is an art museum educator who has worked at the National Gallery of Canada since 1979. She is the author of Meet Edgar Degas; The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson; Emily Carr; Clarence Gagnon; and Canadian Art.

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