Emily Carr: An Introduction to Her Life and Art

by Anne Newlands

Book Overview

"Some can be active to a great age but enjoy little," observed Emily Carr shortly before her death in 1945. "I have lived." The impressive scope of Carr's art and her unorthodox life are the subjects of art educator Anne Newlands' latest book. In a text that skillfully blends selections from Carr's own writings with illustrated commentary, Newlands creates a delightful look at one of Canada's best-known artists. Emily Carr: An Introduction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552090450
• ISBN13: 9781552090459
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Biography with paintings of a fine Canadian artist

Emily Carr as artist is outstanding, and her life is just as remarkable. The author describes her childhood in Victoria, British Columbia, and how she gradually found her artistic niche, primarily of nature and of the Native peoples of her area. Good choice of paintings to illustrate the author's analysis. Irma Jean Crouch, Saratoga, CA

Introduction to Emily Carr

This is a wonderful INTRODUCTION to Emily Carr's art and how it evolved during her fascinating lifetime. The color plates are well chosen and beautiful reproductions. The text illuminates the plates and presents an excellent account of her life. It is written in the Emily Carr tradition of "presenting essentials only, discarding everything of minor importance". I am sure Emily would have approved. It is a worthwhile purchase, especially in the paperback edition.