Publisher's Synopsis
Published in conjunction with the opening of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' new Quebec and Canadian art pavilion, this book provides a comprehensive reference on Canadian art, painting a vivid portrait of Quebec's colorful history and Canada's vast landscapes. Spanning three centuries, the book includes 60 thematic essays and features works by over 200 Canadian artists, including Antoine Plamondon, Théophile Hamel, members of the Group of Seven, the Beaver Hall Group, Inuit artists Kenojuak and Karoo Ashevak, and First Nations artists, including Norval Morrisseau.
