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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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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: The Guess Who

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history of one of the most successful and well-known Canadian music bands of all-time, The Guess Who. The article discusses the history and the cultural influences of the band in great depth. Links to other related articles...
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National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: John Lyman (1886 1967)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist John Lyman. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
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National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Lucius R. O'brien (1832 1899)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Lucius O'Brien. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
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National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Paul Emile Borduas (1905 1960)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Paul-Emile Borduas, who specialized in abstraction. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
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Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Artists' World

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look into the world of artists at the start of the 20th century. Particular focus is paid to Tom Thomson.
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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: 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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Famous Canadian Women Famous Firsts: Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
Thumbnail sketches are presented on the lives of famous Canadian women artists. Highlighted in bold letters is each woman's famous "first."
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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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Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History: People of the Jaguar

For Students 6th - 9th
This resource recounts how the Maya Jaguar God defied death by becoming the Sun God each morning. It also discusses the artistic achievements of the Maya people.
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Cybermuse: Michael Snow

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of well-known Canadian filmmaker, musician, artist, composer, writer, and sculptor Michael Snow. He has an international reputation as well as being renowned in the Toronto art scene.
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Terres en Vues (Land InSights)

Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Alanis Obomsawin

For Students 9th - 10th
View works by Alanis Obomsawin, internationally known artist, examine some samples of her work.
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National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Marc Aurele De Foy Suzor Cote (1869 1937)

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the artist's gallery of the works of Canadian painter, Marc-Aurele de Foy Suzor-Cote. By clicking on the picture, you can gather more detailed information.
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National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Christopher Pratt

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Christopher Pratt, one of Canada's most prominent landscape artists from Newfoundland. Discusses his background, his works, his style, his career, and his awards.
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Terres en Vues (Land InSights)

Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Raphael Benedict

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine work by visual artist Raphael Benedict, who was the Merite Press-Papier 2002 award winner and learn how he has won the trust of his people.
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Red Kettle: Noval Morrisseau Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical facts on the life and career of Canadian artist Norval Morrisseau, founder of the Woodlands School of Art. He is "an Ojibway Shaman who paints the images that come to him in dreams" and is well-known for his work in native art.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Doug Morton

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan offers a biographical account of the life and career of Canadian artist Doug Morton, who was one of the Regina Five group that was known for their development of abstract art in Canada.
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Terres en Vues (Land InSights)

Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Virginia Pesemapeo Bordeleau

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Cree artist and poet Virginia Pesemapeo Bordeleau's body of work and view four examples.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Emily Carr

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many sites on Emily Carr. This one contains a short bio, and links to further study. Excellent for short research, or use as a series of websites about women or artists.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Soulpepper Theatre Company

For Students 9th - 10th
Soulpepper not only presents works through Canadian interpretations, but also trains and provides mentorships to Canada's next generation of theatre artists. History and links here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Formerly the Artistic Director for the Shaw Festival, Newton is also an accomplished director and actor.

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