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- Albani, Emma
Biography of the first Canadian musician to achieve international fame.
- Beyond the Funnies: The History of Comics in English Canada and Quebec
This site explores the history of the graphic-narrative medium in Canada, from the earliest comic strips to the cutting-edge work of contemporary comic artists such as Julie Doucet and Chester Brown.
- Carr, Emily
Brief biography of famed Canadian artist Emily Carr
- Directory of Links to Visual Art Sites
A categorized directory of over 320 links to sites of and by professional Canadian artists, and other sites related to contemporary Canadian visual arts.
- Francophone Artists of Canada
A showcase that exhibits collections from francophone museums,thematic collections in a very artistic and original layout.A collaborative project coordinated by the Heritage Information Network.
- Nationalism and the Arts: The Group of Seven
An article on the Group of Seven from the University of Mount Allison About Canada : Multimedia Study Guide Resources .
- Timbres pour le conservation
A collection of beautiful stamps, sponsored by La Fondation de la Faune du Québec (Quebec Wildlife Foundation), that illustrates species of animals found in Quebec.
Aboriginal Art and Artists
- Ashevak, Kenojuak
Probably Inuit art's most famous artist - a brief biography.
- Ashevak, Kenojuak
- Canadian Inuit Scupture
Prehistoric, modern, styles, and materials.
- Cape Dorset Inuit Art and Inuit Cultural Perspectives
This site links the graphic work of some of the famous artists from the community of Cape Dorset with the memories, myths and legends of elders from the community of Igloolik.
- Indian Art Centre
A section of the Indian And Northern Affairs Canada, devoted to Indian Art.
- Inuit 3D
The Inuit 3D museum is an exhibit which enables you to visit a virtual museum and to interact with artifacts in three dimensions. Special plugins required.
- Pitseolak, Peter
A brief biography and some links.
- Pitseolak, Peter
Information about aboriginal artist and photographer Peter Pitseolak.
- Reid, Bill
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii.
- The Inuit Art Centre
The National Inuit Art Collection includes works by prominent and emerging Inuit artists.
- The Respect to Bill Reid pole
An excellent site about carving totem poles, the Haida culture and various artists.
- Weavers at Musqueam
Profiles of weavers and a gallery of images.
Art History
- Anne Langton: Gentlewoman, Pioneer Settler and Artist
This virtual exhibit details her life and explores the full range of of her work. It will be a valuable resource for those interested in early Canadian art, social history or for those who enjoy a fascinating story.
- Brant, Joseph
Article on portraits of Joseph Brant
- The Artistic Life of Canada
The objective of this web site is to examine the artistic life of Canada from an historical perspective. There is a study guide,
Artists
- Ashevak, Kenojuak
Probably Inuit art's most famous artist - a brief biography.
- Bateman, Robert
An excellent site with a brief biography and examples of his art.
- Bateman, Robert
The Canadian Encyclopedia biography.
- Borduas, Paul-Emile
Article discussing the influence of Borduas on the secularization of Quebec in the mid-20th century
- Borduas, Paul-Émile
Paul-Émile Borduas and the Refus global.
- Carr, Emily
This artist is considered one of the continent's most significant visionary painters of the 20th century.
- Carr, Emily
Brief biography of famed Canadian artist Emily Carr
- Colville, Alex
Robert Fulford on the artist.
- Colville, Alex
Brief biography.
- Danby, Ken
Ken Danby: The Art and the Artist.
- Danby, Ken
At the Crease. A portrait of an anonymous goalie, which has been described as a national icon
- Harris, Lawren
Article about the sale of Lawren Harris’ painting “Winter in the Northern Woods”.
- Johnston, Lynn
The web site of the creator of For Better or For Worse
- Johnston, Lynn
Very brief article.
- Kane, Paul
Biography of 19th century Irish born artist and writer Paul Kane.
- Kane, Paul - Interactive
A prototype of an interactive site about Paul Kane. Worth a visit.
- Karsh, Yousuf
An internationally renowned Canadian portrait photographer.
- Kreighoff, Cornelius
The Canadian Encyclopedia entry.
- Leclerc, Felix
Biography of Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist, playwright, actor, Felix Leclerc. From the Canadian Encyclopedia.
- Leclerc, Felix
Biography of Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist, playwright, actor, Felix Leclerc. From the Canadian Encyclopedia.
- McFarlane, Todd
Creator of the comic book Spawn. A biography.
- Nationalism and the Arts: The Group of Seven
An article on the Group of Seven from the University of Mount Allison About Canada : Multimedia Study Guide Resources .
- Pitseolak, Peter
A brief biography and some links.
- Reid, Bill
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii.
- Riopelle, Jean-Paul
Profile of Quebecois artist Jean-Paul Riopelle.
- Shuster, Joe
Superman at The Star
Joe Shuster's (the creator of Superman comics) links to Toronto.
- Simcoe, Lady Elizabeth
Travels With Elizabeth Simcoe: A Visual Journey Through Upper and Lower Canada.
- Suzor-Coté, Marc-Aurèle de Foy
(1869-1937) Links to the artists paintings and sculptures.
- The Internet Archive of Canadian Professional Artists
A Canadian online contemporary art centre with exhibitions, resources , collections. Partners include Industry Canada's digitalized collection.
- Thomson, The Tom Thomson Virtual Gallery
This site is a showcase for works by Thomson, the Group of Seven, and by various Canadian Contemporary artists.It includes biographies, and background information. It was produced under contract to Industry Canada.
- Thomson, Tom
A very interesting site. Information about the work, the artist and his influences.
- Thomson, Tom
Profile of Canadian artist Tom Thomson.
- Wicks, Ben
A biography and bibliography from the National Library of Canada site.
- Women Artists in Canada.
A directory of women artists in Canada with their biographies and works. It includes a collection section, a dissertation section and a very useful bibliography section. A very comprehensive and impressive Art Centre with a strong focus on artistic education.
Arts & Culture Links
- Canadian Art and Culture Forum
Cathleen Bond's beautifully-designed site that hosts "Art Alerts", links and forums on Canadian Arts and Culture.
- Canlinks Page on Canadian Arts
A great resource page of links on Canadian arts by David Luking, the author of Canlinks, a resource centre for Canadian studies.
- Directory of Canadian Cultural WWW sites
A database of over 1,000 Canadian artistic web sites, categorized by discipline.
- Kain, Karen
Profile of ballerina Karen Kain.
- Leclerc, Felix
Biography of Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist, playwright, actor, Felix Leclerc. From the Canadian Encyclopedia.
- Leclerc, Felix
Biography of Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist, playwright, actor, Felix Leclerc. From the Canadian Encyclopedia.
Associations
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