The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris

by Andrew Hunter, Cynthia Burlingham, Steve Martin, et al.

Book Overview

This generously illustrated book examines the most significant period in the work of Lawren Harris, who was central to defining a distinctive Canadian art in the 20th century. Sparse landscapes of Lake Superior's northern shores, bold visions of the Rocky Mountains and haunting landscapes from the Eastern Arctic are hallmark themes of Lawren Harris's paintings. He was a founding member of the renowned "Group of Seven" artists' group, who believed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791354701
• ISBN13: 9783791354705
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.7" x 10.7"