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The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson

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J'ai reçu le livre dans un très bon état et je dois dire que les reproductions des toiles sont belles et souvent dans un format qui permet d'apprécier les oeuvres.

David Silcox's beautiful blending of Canada's best-loved artists captures the magnificent richness of the northern landscape. I particularly like the way the paintings have been grouped thematically into portraits: wilderness, rural life, and the Canadian Arctic to name a few. The author's written commentary is clear and concise about what the Group of Artists was trying to accomplish without overpowering the visual impact of the work. It is a book that is incredibly satisfying to the eye. One you'll not set aside easily.

This book is a wonderful depiction of the birth of great art in Canada and the artists, who by fortunate coincidence, all became recognized as true genius within a relatively short timespan. Their works changed the path of fine art in our country and this treatise of their artistry makes a fabulous addition to any art lover's collection. I was somewhat concerned that this "compact edition" would not have the quality I was looking for but that happily is not the case. It is minimally smaller than the original and cannot be said in any way to be a substandard product. It is well worth the price (and more!) and a quality product that will be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates art.

Even those very familiar with the work of Tom Thomson and The Group of Seven will experience the thrill of rediscovering their work anew as they turn the pages of this magnificent book. The paintings come gloriously alive and are juxapositioned to complement one another with care and sensitivity. It is a true feast for the senses.

Even those very familiar with the work of Tom Thomson and The Group of Seven will experience the thrill of rediscovering their work anew as they turn the pages of this magnificent book. The paintings come gloriously alive and are juxtapositioned to complement one another with superb care and sensitivity. This book is a true feast for the senses.

David Silcox's GROUP OF SEVEN AND TOM THOMSON celebrates eleven artists who broke with tradition and established a new way of painting Canada. The members called themselves the Group of Seven, but there were eventually ten members and one Tom Thomson, who died before it was established, remained a major influence on the group. Collections with a special interest in Canadian art and artists will find this of special interest.