CDNS 2618 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Norval Morrisseau, George Clutesi, Emily Carr
14 Apr 2018
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Lesson twelve: 20th c. first nations art (mar 29th) First nations art within the contexts of assimilation, antimodernism, and nationalism (p. 350-353). Force during this period for the removal of aboriginal children to residential schools. Designed to prevent the use of indigenous languages, knowledge, traditions, etc. Describes the widespread reaction to the on slaught of the modern world that swept across industrialized western europe, north america, and japan. This movement impacted canada, department of indian affairs motive was to strengthen traditional arts and crafts. The search of canadian cultural identity allowed national museum of canada to include native art in influential exhibitions. Was a northwest coast artist that kept his skills refined by continuing to carve miniature totem poles. Brought importance in preserving souvenir production of traditional technical skills. Angus trudeau created paintings + sculptures based on old photographs, postcards, and other printed images that reflects great lakes boats. His works shows memory, history, and modernity.
