University of Toronto (Canada)
Canadian Painters as Art Educators 1920 1950
Interesting general discussion of Canadian art and artists between 1920-1950 that was a new generation of painters than before the First World War. Gives biographical information on a variety of different painters with examples of their...
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Arts & Letters Club of Toronto
View an online exhibit highlighting the Arts & Letters Club of Toronto which was established in 1908 and made up of members of Toronto's arts community including the Group of Seven.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Emily Carr
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...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Emily Carr
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 Artists of Eastern European Origin
"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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Drawing Society of Canada
A broad discussion of Canadian art over the past 100 years. Describes the different artistic movements, styles, and eras and the artists associated with each. Includes the complete list of members and honourary members of the Drawing...
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Galerie Lamoureux Ritzenhoff: Canadian Masters
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.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Ron Bloore
One of the 'Regina Five', Ron Bloore displayed his work in the 1961 National Gallery of Canada's exhibition "Five Painters from Regina". This article is a biography of his life and works.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Ted Godwin
Biographical entry on landscape painter Ted Godwin, a member of the Regina Five who came onto the Canadian art scene with their 1961 exhibition, "Five Painters from Regina". He has won many honors and has exhibited his work across Canada...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Ken Lochhead
Biographical information on Canadian born painter and teacher, Ken Lochhead. He directed the Regina College School of Art and started the Mackenzie Art Gallery. In 1961, he displayed his paintings at the National Gallery of Canada with...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Doug Morton
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.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Art Mc Kay
Presents biographical information from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan on one of the members of the Regina Five, Art McKay whose work "brought attention to art in western Canada".
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The Musee Collections: 1900 2000
The Musee in Quebec offers a collection of works from artists dating from 1900-2000. Featured artists include Suzor-Cote, Gagnon, Huot, Pellan, Lemieux, Borduas, Riopelle, among others. Click on the artist's name for biographical details.
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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: Quebec and Canadian Art
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents images of works from its collection of Canadian art featuring historic Canadian artists.
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Elliott Louis Gallery: Historic Canadian Artists
Lists historic Canadian artists of importance with images of some of their works. Click on an artist's name for some brief biographical information.