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Defiant Spirits: The Modernist Revolution of the Group of Seven,Used
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Beginning in 1912, Defiant Spirits traces the artistic development of Tom Thomson and the future members of the Group of Seven, Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, Franz Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J. E. H. MacDonald, and Frederick Varley, over a dozen years in Canadian history. Working in an eclectic and sometimes controversial blend of modernist styles, they produced what an English critic celebrated in the 1920s as the most vital group of paintings of the 20th century. Inspired by Czanne, Van Gogh and other modernist artists, they tried to interpret the Ontario landscape in light of the strategies of the international avantgarde. Based after 1914 in the purposebuilt Studio Building for Canadian Art, the young artists embarked on what Lawren Harris called an allengrossing adventure: travelling north into the anadian Shield and forging a style of painting appropriate to what they regarded as the unique features of Canadas northern landscape.Sumptuously illustrated, rigorously researched and drawn from archival documents and letters, Defiant Spirits constitutes a group biography, reconstructing the mens aspirations, frustrations and achievements. It details not only the lives of Tom Thomson and the members of the Group of Seven but also the political and social history of Canada during a time when art exhibitions were venues for debates about Canadian national identity and cultural worth.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Defiant Spirits: The Modernist Revolution of the Group of Seven'? A: 'Defiant Spirits' explores the artistic journey of the Group of Seven, a group of Canadian painters, detailing their development and impact from 1912 through the early 20th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ross King, a Governor General's Award-winning writer known for his historical works.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Defiant Spirits' has a total of 504 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Defiant Spirits' was published on October 11, 2011.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Defiant Spirits' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Canadian history? A: Yes, the book provides insight into the political and social history of Canada during the time of the Group of Seven, making it suitable for those interested in Canadian history.
- Q: What are some notable features of this book? A: The book is sumptuously illustrated and rigorously researched, drawing from archival documents and letters.
- Q: What artistic styles are discussed in 'Defiant Spirits'? A: The book discusses a blend of modernist styles that the Group of Seven used, often inspired by artists like Cezanne and Van Gogh.
- Q: Can this book help me understand Canadian national identity through art? A: Yes, 'Defiant Spirits' explores how the Group of Seven's exhibitions were venues for debates about Canadian national identity and cultural worth.