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The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson Paperback – November 6, 2011

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"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."
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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.

Now in paperback, The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson 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.

Included are works by:

Frank Carmichael
Frank Johnston
A.J. Casson
Arthur Lismer
Le Moine FitzGerald
J.E.H. MacDonald
Lawren Harris
Tom Thomson
Edwin Holgate
F.H. Varley
A.Y. Jackson.

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.

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Notable for the superb quality and the quantity of its color plates.... Organized thematically, rather than by artist, the volume collects together notable works according to subject, including portraits, WWI, and urban and village scenes, with the majority of the works grouped into the geographic areas that the painters depicted... Each chapter opens with an essay, followed by page upon page of full-page color plates of the intensely colorful works. (Book News 2012-02-01)

The best introduction to the Group available. With elegant ease, Silcox expertly recounts the Group's travels and artistic concerns, relating them to the times with a refined talent for synthesis. The 369 reproductions look even crisper than those in the original edition. (Victor Swoboda Montreal Gazette 2006-12-02)

Recently released in paperback, this fabulous book is a definitive collection of a group of artists who helped establish a national perspective. Their dramatic use of colour and line created a style uniquely Canadian that gave rise to an entire painting tradition. Featuring 400 works, the paintings are divided into a number of different sections that address the regional influences along with the urban and portraiture subjects. (North Shore News 2011-12-23)

This is a gorgeous book that deserves a place on any art lover's bookshelf. (Bill Robertson Saskatoon Star Phoenix 2011-12-17)

A splendid volume. (Jon Fear Waterloo Record 2011-12-09)

Includes many rarely seen paintings as well as the signature paintings that dazzle our imagination... The paintings are set on a white matte paper that allows the richness of the color and texture of the brushstroke to come through... The historical information is concisely written, offering insight into the men who led the movement of Canadian art into new, daring, interpretive and abstract directions. This beautiful book will be appreciated whenever it is opened. It's a gift, in more ways than can be expressed. (Harriet Zaidman Winnipeg Free Press 2006-12-03)

About the Author

David P. Silcox, 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.

Paperback: 444 pages
Publisher: Firefly Books; Compact Edition edition (November 6, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781554078851
ISBN-13: 978-1554078851
ASIN: 1554078857
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 1.5 x 10.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 65 customer reviews
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- #30 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Landscape
- #143 in Books > Arts & Photography > History & Criticism > Criticism
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a beautiful book with generous number of fine color reproductions

ByStephen Hunteron April 26, 2014

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Anyone interested in American panting in the first 1/2 of the twentieth century will benefit from -- and enjoy -- reading this book about the Canadian artists. These eight painters, who formed a coherent group in Eastern Canada both embody the influences of European impressionists and of the American/Canadian landscape. Have they left a lasting legacy? Possibly, because most Northwest landscape painting that I am seeing today seems to run in the same mold. I'm sorry that Emily Carr was not included but she was both of a different generation and a different part of the continent.

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another great book on early 20th century canadian art

ByGherry J. Tayloron March 6, 2017

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Again, another great book on early 20th century canadian art. An informative history of the group of seven and page after page of great color plates of their work. This book takes you on a journey with these Canadian artists from young men trying to find their way to the successful campaign to put Canadian art on the map.

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excellent choice

ByCheryl Parkeron May 9, 2013

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Incredibly illustrated and informative, beautifully produced, just wished there was a little bit on Emily Carr as well. the price on this volume was amazing, I would have paid double to have this book in my hands, it has inspired me in my own work, these were people who painted like me, a nice discovery.

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Gorgeous Pictures of Artist's Work

ByDiscriminating buyeron June 11, 2016

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If you like these artists, you will LOVE this book. Page after page of beautiful, color paintings. There is also sufficient text to explain details and historical information of the artists. This is my favorite art book of ones I have purchase primarily because it includes so many gorgeous color paintings. Beautiful book!!!

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Stunning

ByConnieon November 29, 2015

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Got this for a friend of mine. I own a copy from way back when and have always loved it. This one seems to be an expanded version with much more history. I like it. The reproductions are top notch.

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Exceeded expectations

ByScott LloydVINE VOICEon January 20, 2005

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If you are looking for a different perspective on the art of landscape this is the perfect book. The painters in the Group of Seven are all individuals but have a similar feeling for design and grand compositions. This book has beautiful, large reproductions and it lets the paintings do the talking with over 400 finely reproduced color images. A little expensive but if you love powerfully composed, colorful landscapes, this book is for you.

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Distinctly Canadian

ByAmazon customeron November 6, 2009

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The Group of Seven (and then some) set about creating an art form that was uniquely Canadian. There is no arguing that they succeeded beyond anyone's wildest imagination.

Fred Jacob, writing in the Toronto Mail & Empire of 1919, summed it up very well:

"In their work the spirit of young Canada has found itself...It is not commercial and it is purposed for pure love. It is not ostentatious. It is highly
intellectual and poetic and without any debasing appeal to the senses. It is neither gross nor vulgar. It possesses the charm of out-of-doors and the grandeur
and dignity of nature remote and supreme."

The book itself is just physically beautiful (and heavy). Many, many of these paintings I had never seen before. The colors, the lighting, the brush strokes are awe inspiring.

Although there are pages of information scattered throughout, this is predominantly a picture book. It begins with the author introducing us to the artists. Following that are pages and pages of incredible artwork, neatly arranged by subject matter. At the end of the book, there is the Chronology, the Bibliography and indexes. Highly recommended!

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for an amazing price. It is a fabulous book

ByAnne W Bernardon November 5, 2016

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I got this book barely used, and it came from England, for an amazing price. It is a fabulous book, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in a variety of Canada's painters. A treasure trove of color, all of the artists were new to me, so I am beyond thrilled with this book! Great service from Amazon as always.

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