The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson

This compact edition is identical to Silcox's 2003 award winning bestseller. The book is a comprehensive study of the famous Canadian art movement, its time, 400 full color artworks are organized by region and theme, each group introduced by an essay.

Library Journal

The late 1920s saw the rise of an all-Canadian view of artistic endeavors, and the Group of Seven (often numbering more)-plus the earlier work of landscape painter Tom Thomson (1877-1917)-embodied this spirit, building upon the existing forms to define the nation and its art. Canadian art historian Silcox looks into the minds and hearts of these men and their total immersion in the physical and spiritual life of their country. Geographically oriented, the book guides readers through small gardens, autumnal forests, arctic wilderness, and illuminating portraits, among other things, and marks the first-time publication of many works (there are 400 total). As a record of a pivotal time in Canadian art, with its definition of national self-image and influence upon all aspects of cultural life, this is an important addition to the literature and an exciting opportunity for readers to discover the artists, indeed, the entire country for themselves. Highly recommended for all art libraries and academic collections. [Also of note is Charles Hill's The Group of Seven: Art for a Nation.-Ed.]-Paula Frosch, Metropolitan Museum of Art Lib., New York Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

David P. Silcox, managing director of Sotheby's Canada, is an art historian, a cultural administrator and a senior fellow at Massey College. He is also widely recognized for his writings on the artists David Milne, Christopher Pratt and Jack Bush.