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Canadian Artists of Eastern European Origin

For Students 9th - 10th
"Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, the focus of this website encompasses both artists who came to Canada in the last seventy years, and first and second generation artists reconnecting with their eastern European...
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Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art: Artist Profile Angela Grauerholz

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and the works of artist, Angela Grauerholz. Fifty images available in timeline format, thumbnail view, or detail view. This page also includes information on the past exhibits of Grauerholz and a...
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Elliott Louis Gallery: Historic Canadian Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists historic Canadian artists of importance with images of some of their works. Click on an artist's name for some brief biographical information.
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Maison Saint Gabriel: Artwork Awaiting Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains collections of the works of important Canadian artists from the 17th century up to the 20th century. This is a virtual exhibition that features artists biographies, their paintings, and a directory that lets you compare...
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John Boyle

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the career and works of contemporary Canadian artist John Boyle. A majority of his work deals with Canada's past in a contemporary manner.
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Ccca: Alphabetical List of Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of 544 artists and links to thousands of examples of their work. Click on an artist's name to view their profile and paintings.
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Mira Godard Gallery Artists: David Milne (1882 1953)

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on one of the many images of works by Canadian landscape artist, David Milne and get details on the painting. Also includes brief information on Milne's life and career.
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Galerie Lamoureux Ritzenhoff: Canadian Masters

For Students 9th - 10th
A Montreal Art Gallery offers images of works by Canadian master painters such as Casson, Krieghoff, Lismer, Riopelle, Pellan, and many others. By clicking on each picture, many of the artist's works are revealed.
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The Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection: l.l. Fitz Gerald

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers biographical facts on western Canadian painter L.L. FitzGerald (1890-1949), who eventually became a member of the Group of Seven.
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Toronto Sculpture: Michael Snow

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of four sculptures by Canadian artist Michael Snow.
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National Gallery of Canada: William Kurelek (1927 1977)

For Students 9th - 10th
Gallery that showcases the works of Canadian artist William Kurelek.
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Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Emily's Dream, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, is a sequel to her book Discovering Emily and goes on to look at the teenage years of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching...
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Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Discovering Emily, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, looks at the childhood of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
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Walter J. Phillips (1884 1963)

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a biographical summary on the life and work of Canadian artist, printmaker, and writer Walter J. Phillips, who was a contemporary of the Group of Seven. He painted mostly watercolours, but in a different style.
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Perspectives Sur Claude Tousignant

For Students 9th - 10th
In French, read biographical information and view example of the work of contemporary Canadian artist, Claude Tousignant.
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Mira Godard Gallery: Christopher Pratt

For Students 9th - 10th
Features images of paintings by Canadian artist Christopher Pratt with biographical details provided on his life and career.
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Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Paul Emile Borduas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource highlights Canadian artist Paul Emile Borduas' views on the impact of his art. Background information included. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Mira Godard Gallery: Paul Emile Borduas (1905 1960)

For Students 9th - 10th
Good detailed biographical reference source on Paul-Emile Borduas, Canadian artist who became involved in the Montreal based art movement known as Automatisme.
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National Museum of Wildlife Art: Artist Biography: Ernest Thompson Seton

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of naturalist, artist, and writer Ernest Thompson Seton. Includes two examples of his drawn animal studies.
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The Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection: Edwin Holgate

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian portrait painter from Montreal, teacher, and graphic artist, Edwin Holgate (1892-1977) was instrumental in the founding of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists. He was invited to join the Group of Seven in 1930.
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The Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection: Tom Thomson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical information from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection on Tom Thomson (1877-1917), a Canadian painter who was not an official member of the Group of Seven, but whose name became synonymous with it.
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Robert Bateman

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Bateman is Canada's most famous wildlife artist. This is his personal site where you find biographical information and view many of his paintings.
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Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery: Unity of Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Emily Carr, Katharine Maltwood and Myfanwy Pavelic contributed significantly to the West Coast Canadian art scene. This virtual exhibition by the Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery at the University of Victoria gives great tribute to the...
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Emily Carr

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a glimpse into the life and career of famed Canadian Group of Seven artist, Emily Carr (1871-1945). Provides a synopsis of Emily Carr and the motivations that led to her desire to become a painter, as well as a...

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