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ISBN: 0888944411

ISBN13: 9780888944412

The Art of Emily Carr

Name: an amazing and interesting artist not that well known in the united states
Item: The Art of Emily Carr
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By Doris Shadbolt

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Book Overview

Flawless prose, splendid reproduction, handsome design-an apt showcase for the artist who painted some of Canadas most magnificent paintings. This book represents the culmination of Doris Shadbolts long fascination with the work of Carr, a painter she views as one of the strongest and most individual of Canadian artists. It reflects more than a decade of meticulous research, and excerpts form Carrs own prolific writings have been skillfully woven into the narrative, combining with exquisite reproductions of over 200 paintings, charcoals and drawings, two thirds of them in colour, almost all of them specially photographed for this book. Never swallowed by the mainstream in art. Emily Carr remained extraordinarily loyal to her inner vision. The world she created lingers persuasively in the Canadian psyche. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0888944411

ISBN13:9780888944412

Release Date:January 1987

Publisher:Douglas & McIntyre

Length:224 Pages

Weight:2.10 lbs.

Dimensions:11.0" x 1.0" x 9.0"

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an amazing and interesting artist not that well known in the united states

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 7, 2008

I heard about this artist from a friend. I also visited Canada recently, altho not in the area where Emily Carr lived. She is revered in Canada but not nearly as well known in the United States. I personally love her paintings. To me they perfectly respresent the times she lived in and her not so easy life.

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Keeping the PNW Spirit Alive

By Thriftbooks.com User, May 10, 2006

This is one of those books that is a must for any person interested in Pacific Northwest history, art, and culture. I first encountered Emily Carr at an amazing exhibit at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria. I have been a big fan ever since.

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The Art of Emily Carr- Doris Shadboltt

By Thriftbooks.com User, November 28, 2003

An incredible book fulfilling every Carr fans wishes. Truly a beautiful piece of literature and visuals. I was very impressed with the depth of knowledge the Author had of Ms. Carr and the extensive listing of pictures from private ownership and many Galleries. Contains a complete history of her life, travels, writing and of course her unwavering pursuit of success. An absolute must have for anyone who is a Carr fan. Thoroughly...

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A West Coast Vision

By Thriftbooks.com User, February 18, 2001

If you are interested in expanding your knowledge of artists on this continent (North America), specifically the West Coast, I'd recommend this erudite volume on the work of Emily Carr. Emily Carr was a late-bloomer, but when she found her own she produced haunting canvases of her encounters with Northwest Coast Native Art, specifically totems. This was followed by strong formalized images of the coastal rainforest. Late...

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