Book Description
Emily Carr (1871-1945) traveled to remote regions for inspiration for her art, vibrantly chronicling the rich culture of Northwest indigenous people and the dense forest of the West Coast. Carr's spiritually infused work was controversial in its day; today she is considered a master of the style. This book reflects more than a decade of meticulous research and includes reproductions of over 200 paintings, charcoals, and drawings, as well as extensive quotes from the artist, who was also a writer.
Art of Emily Carr FROM THE PUBLISHER
Emily Carr (1871-1945) traveled to remote regions for inspiration for her art, vibrantly chronicling the rich culture of Northwest indigenous people and the dense forest of the West Coast. Carr's spiritually infused work was controversial in its day; today she is considered a master of the style. This book reflects more than a decade of meticulous research and includes reproductions of over 200 paintings, charcoals, and drawings, as well as extensive quotes from the artist, who was also a writer.
SYNOPSIS
Canadian publisher Douglas & McIntyre (distribution in the US is by Publishers Group West) is re-issuing a book which was first published in 1979, and subsequently appeared in paperback in 1987. Known for her many years of curatorial work at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Shadbolt conveys her intimate involvement with the works of Canadian painter Emily Carr (1871-1945). She interweaves interpretive and biographical narrative with reproductions of some 200 paintings, charcoals, and drawings, as well as excerpts from Carr's own writings. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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