HIS 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Granville Ferry, New England Planters, Floor Plan
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Apprenticed for approximately 6 years, boarded and taught free of charge. Carving represents highest expression of artistry in 18th century. Evidence of high level of achievement among silversmiths/goldsmiths. Points to vital role of church as patron of arts. Only most precious objects to be used for communion service. Make visible and tangible spiritual value of religion. Weathercock (chanticleer) was familiar feature in rural quebec. Battle of the plains of abraham o o. Ruined state of the bishop"s palace in quebec city. The death of general wolfe by benjamin west (1770) Described as probably the most famous of all historical paintings in. Hung over the saint-louis gate in quebec city. Removal illustrated defeat as british take over public images. The first significant influx of anglophones to come into canada after the conquest . They came into early ns from many backgrounds, carrying the village culture, mis- sionary ideals, political dreams, economic ambitions and ordinary hopes of the eigh- teenth century.
