Visual Art 10, 20, 30
CR20.2
Analyze factors (e.g., inspiration, technology, culture, environment, events, government policies) that influence art-making practices around the world, past and present.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Respond critically and creatively to art works from a variety of art historical movements and global cultural contexts. |
| (b) | Examine how historical events (e.g., making traditional art practices illegal) and Eurocentric models of fine art (e.g., art vs craft) marginalized groups of artists (e.g., women, First Nations artists, Australian Indigenous artists, gender and sexually diverse artists). |
| (c) | Analyze art work and describe possible intention of the artist when interpreting meanings (e.g., Is the artist interested in formal concerns or, for example, prompting associations, social criticism, philosophical commentary, storytelling, making interdisciplinary connections?). |
| (d) | Demonstrate understanding of the role of audience or consumer in various art making approaches and presentation environments (e.g., fine art galleries, public art spaces, interactive media, installations). |
| (e) | Examine how art can be used as a powerful tool to promote ideas, political ideals, propaganda, perspectives and challenge misconceptions. |
| (f) | Determine historical, social and environmental factors that may have influenced the production of art works and describe own interpretations and understanding of the works. |
| (g) | Compare traditional and contemporary art works from a variety of places and cultures and discuss how ideas, values or beliefs are expressed and may change over time. |
| (h) | Describe styles, techniques, themes, media, subjects and motifs that have become identified with groups of artists, historical periods and cultures. |
| (i) | Support opinions for interpretation of ideas, symbols and images based on research and contexts in which the work was created. |
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R007478
The Louvre Art Deck: 100 Masterpieces From the World's Most Visited Museum
Some of the most significant works of art in the Louvre are presented in this box of 100 cards. Included are paintings by artists such as: Raphael, Titian, Van Eyck, Rembrandt, Vermeer and El Greco. Each card includes a description of the work, highlighting the key attributes, the medium that was used and the size of the artwork.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$29.99
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R010100
Art in Canada
Published by the National Gallery of Canada to coincide with Canada's 150th anniversary, this resource profiles 150 Canadian artists, including those who were born in Canada or artists who became significant in Canadian art history. Works in the book are displayed on colour plates - some on fold-outs. The artists featured include: Paul-Émile Borduas, Edward Burtynsky, Emily Carr, Joe Fafard, Sarah Anne Johnson, Marie Lemaire des Anges, Norval Morrisseau (Copper Thunderbird) and Daphne Odjig.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$30.00
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R005093
The Art Book
This resource explores the big ideas of art history and art appreciation, discussing art from 25,000 BCE to the 2000s. Each chapter begins with a quote that guides the discussion of artworks in that section. Infographics and images of great works of art are used to explore questions such as: What makes something a work of art?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.00
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R007752
Clay. Contemporary Ceramic Artisans
This resource provides a look into the lives of ceramic artists from around the world. The author provides insight into the inspiration, training, and careers of over 50 artists. It provides students, art teachers, and art lovers a chance to view a broad spectrum of the craft in a contemporary world.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$42.76
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R008407
Headdress
JJ Neepin, an Indigenous filmmaker, decides to recreate a portrait of her great-grandfather wearing his headdress to spark discussion on the weight and meaning of leadership, tradition and cultural appropriation.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 17, 2022
R008302
Artists. Their Lives and Works
This book profiles artists from before 1500 to the present day, with each chapter focusing on a century of artwork. The information on each artist includes biographical details and illustrations of the artist at work. Text boxes explaining an artistic technique and putting the work of the artist in historical context complement the profiles. Some of the artists included are: Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Peter Paul Rubens, Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, Edgar Degas, Paul Klee and Anish Kapoor.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$52.00
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R006900
Discovering Drawing(3rd ed.)
This book is written by an American artist and educator as an instructional guide for beginning artists. With each chapter, concepts and skills for the beginner artist are presented and progress in difficulty. Art vocabulary, art elements and principles of design are covered in each chapter as skills are built. Each chapter includes a number of practice ideas and a more involved drawing prompt to explore the concepts. The chapters each explore an artist, some of whom are Canadian and Indigenous, their works, and varying career paths. The author also includes an assessment rubric for educators.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$69.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R100387
Decorative Arts
This book provides an overview of furniture, decorations, clothing and housewares that people have created and used across time and place. It shows how culture, politics and place have affected creative processes and artwork throughout history and around the world. This resource also includes a glossary of key terms and a list of books and websites for further study.
Media and Formats :
Book
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R012321
That's Art?! Series
This series profiles the artists behind some of the art we see everyday - tattoos, graffiti, book covers and movie posters. Artists who use unusual mediums, such as LEGO and food, are also featured.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R014803
Itee Pootoogook. Hymns to the Silence = Aiti Putuguq. Nipiqannggittumut pisiit
This book is about Inuit artist, Itee Pootoogook, who produces highly detailed drawings of his hometown and surrounding landscape. His pencil work is masterful and his use of colour is inspiring. This resource provides examples of Inuit art that juxtapose traditional and contemporary life.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R012834
Great Minds of Design Series
This six-episode series profiles designers from around the world as they illustrate their individual processes of creation. Some of the designers include: Helen Kerr, Trevor McIvor, Sean Martindale and Patty Johnson.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R010055
Beau Dick. Revolutionary Spirit
The life, work and legacy of Kwakwaka'wakw artist and activist Beau Dick are explored in this book, with works drawn from an exhibition of the same name. Included are photos of Beau Dick's masks, paintings and carvings.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$40.00
Record posted/updated:
August 12, 2020
R016046
16 Ways of Looking at a Photograph: Contemporary Theories
This book is a text that provides a history of photography, the physics of light and lenses, and the philosophy behind capturing and reading images.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R021273
The Art of Graffiti
This book explores the world of graffiti, highlighting the history and current context of the art form, with well written and detailed investigations into artists and their styles.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R022132
The Art of Anime and Manga
This book offers an overview of the history and influence of anime and manga art forms and artists.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R015376
Dali
This resource introduces the influential and controversial work of artist, Salvador Dali. A brief description and image of his works are provided.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R010093
The Indigenous Art Collection. Selected Works 1967-2017: = La collection d'art autochtone. oeuvres choisies 1967-2017
This is a thoughtfully curated book that pays tribute to approximately 150 Indigenous artists whose works have been showcased in the Indigenous Art Centre. It is a collection of artworks displaying the mediums, techniques, and talents of artists from across Canada.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$25.00
Record posted/updated:
July 19, 2021
R007490
A World of Artist Journal Pages
This book is a collection of submitted pages from journals and sketchbooks from artists around the world. It illustrates the diversity of approaches to idea development and artmaking.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007896
Transforming Our Practices: Indigenous Art, Pedagogies, and Philosophies
This book for art educators, provides a framework to broaden knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, philosophies and artistic practices. It allows educators to expand their thinking, using Indigenous research, pedagogy, and contemporary studio practices of Canadian and global Indigenous artists.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R008444
Postmodern Artists: Creators of a Cultural Movement
This book guides the reader through the challenging topic of defining and explaining Postmodernism. It includes art examples, artist explorations, brief biographies and thematic discussions.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R048131
The Visual Experience(4th ed.)
This textbook provides supports to teach and learn about Visual Art. The chapters include: What Is Art?; Engaging with Art; The Evolving Elements of Art and Principles of Design; The Power of Line, Shape, and Form; Sharing Ideas through Value, Color, Space, and Texture; Exploring Sound and Time; Principles of Design; Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking; Media Arts; Sculpture and Other Three-Dimensional Art; and Stretching Boundaries.
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The Visual Experience. Teacher Edition
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R008460
The Great Surrealists: Dreamers and Artists
This book is an introduction to Surrealism. It includes a history of the style, the artists that made it famous and the principles of incorporating social change to convey messages through art.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R025499
Art. The Definitive Visual Guide(2nd ed.)
This volume is a catalogue of art from around the world and throughout time. Each chapter discusses an art period with relevant examples from diverse regions. A table at the beginning of each chapter gives a brief historical context to the art period. The information is broken down into smaller commentaries regarding specific artists and artworks and their importance.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R024410
A Big Important Art Book (Now With Women): Profiles of Unstoppable Female Artists--and Projects to Help You Become One
This book provides a contemporary look at influential female artists from across the world. It provides history, stories and inspiration to guide one’s own creativity.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022