Joe Norris: Painted Visions of Nova Scotia

By Bernard Riordon

Book Overview

Goose Lane Editions and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia have released the first comprehensive book on the art of Joe Norris, one of Canada's greatest folk artists. The book was published in conjunction... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 086492318X
• ISBN13: 9780864923189
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

An Artist Whose Art Makes Me Happy

I picked this book up a few years ago after seeing an exhibition of Joe Norris's work. This book is a really great tribute to Joe Norris and you get beautiful reproductions of quite a lot of his art. If you can't go to an exhibition to see his work in person then this is definitely the book to buy. However, like all great art, you really have to see his work in person to appreciate it fully. The colours are so bright and the images wonderful but, for me, Joe Norris's art is definitely not just a visual experience. The wood panel paintings he made, the furniture he painted, they all have such a great smell to them and all of the colours seem that much more vibrant in person. It may sound really odd but the smell of his work alone makes me feel very comfortable & cozy (reminds me of my family's cabin). Looking at Joe Norris's artwork in this book reminds me of that & makes me feel happy & content. Highly recommended.