Emily Carr

by Ian M. Thom, Charles Hill (Editor)

Emily Carr’s life and work are familiar, but what kind of world shaped this fascinating artist? In the rigid Victorian era, she championed Northwest monumental art. A nature lover, she kept a boardinghouse in the city. Ten essays by distinguished curators and critics offer compelling insight, examining Carr’s interactions with other artists, the influence on her work by the First Nations, and the cultural zeitgeist that shaped her goals and aesthetic. Hundreds of images form a vivid narrative of the times.

Genres: Art

320 pages, Hardcover

First published July 28, 2006

Reviews

[Aimee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like many artists, Emily Carr was a spunky and eccentric woman whose ideas and way of life was ahead of her time. She was a painter, a potter, a writer, boarding house landlady, a lover of animals (she had birds, dogs, and a monkey). Raised in British Columbia during the Victorian Era, she was quintessentially Northwestern in her love of natural beauty. The totems and the cultures of the local First Nations further inspired her work. This book contains a variety of essays composed by various art experts who provide some insight into this interesting character.