CDNS 2618 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Lawren Harris, Bertram Brooker, Jock Macdonald
14 Apr 2018
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Lesson eight: abstraction in french and english canada (mar 1st) English-canadian abstractionists came at a time the gof7 dominated canadian art. Abstract conveyed universal and absolute harmony for humanity. The essence of nature was the source of their art. They found inspiration in the spiritual teachings of their philosophy and in theosophy -insight into the nature of god and the world through direct knowledge- Became the first canadian artist to exhibit abstracts in 1927; sounds. Assembling(1928) and alleluiah (1929) are early important paintings. Listened to music to paint, music was his inspiration. Was the first to exhibit abstract work in canada around 1916. Pai(cid:374)ti(cid:374)gs (cid:449)e(cid:396)e (cid:373)isfits, (cid:272)(cid:396)iti(cid:272)s des(cid:272)(cid:396)i(cid:271)ed the(cid:373) as (cid:862)u(cid:374)i(cid:395)ue(cid:863) The early abstract work of lawren harris and jock macdonald. >banded together with the purpose of exhibiting abstract art in toronto. Joined together in an effort to increase their exposure. Why the group was important for abstraction in english canada.
