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Wikipedia: The Guess Who
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...
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: Jack Humphrey (1901 1967)
Presents a biography of Jack Humphrey, a Canadian artist from Saint John, New Brunswick. Click on each painting to see an expanded view and more information about it.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: Carl Schaefer (1903 1995)
Provides a biography and images of works by Canadian artist, Carl Schaefer. Click on a picture to unearth further details.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: John Lyman (1886 1967)
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist John Lyman. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: William Kurelek (1927 1977)
Gallery that showcases the works of Canadian artist William Kurelek.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: Lucius R. O'brien (1832 1899)
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Lucius O'Brien. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: Paul Emile Borduas (1905 1960)
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.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: Homer Watson (1855 1936)
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Homer Watson. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Northern Research Portal: "Art and Artists" Exhibit
The Inuit and First Nations people tended to express their culture and history through artistic expression. Highlighted is the various art forms and artists of these people and especially the Northern region of Canada. Included are...
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Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Artists' World
A fascinating look into the world of artists at the start of the 20th century. Particular focus is paid to Tom Thomson.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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)
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
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
Features images of paintings by Canadian artist Christopher Pratt with biographical details provided on his life and career.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Paul Emile Borduas
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)
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
Detailed biography of naturalist, artist, and writer Ernest Thompson Seton. Includes two examples of his drawn animal studies.
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Famous Canadian Women Famous Firsts: Artists
Thumbnail sketches are presented on the lives of famous Canadian women artists. Highlighted in bold letters is each woman's famous "first."
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada: Romeo Beaudry, Producer (1882 1932)
Romeo Beaudry and Herbert Berliner were prominent producers of Quebecois music in the early days of recorded music. Through their efforts, many French Canadian artists were able to develop careers as musicians. Many of the songs they...
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The Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection: Edwin Holgate
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
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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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Tom Thomson
Comprehensive biographical information on the life and works of Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson, who drowned before he could become an official member of the Group of Seven.