Critical/Responsive

CR

Outcomes
CR30.1
1 Collaborate with peers, teachers, and/or mentors to generate and apply appropriate contextual criteria for a critique of an art work.
CR30.2
Critically respond to art work by Canadian artists whose subject matter is related to resistance and/or resilience.
CR30.3
Critically reflect on choice of discipline, content and media in the development of own voice and style.
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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
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.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
fnmicontent
rovervideo
Record posted/updated: February 17, 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 Indigeno...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $69.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 2, 2021
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.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
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
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R007511
Art Assessments: Tests, Quizzes, Benchmarks, Exams, Rubrics, and More for Art Teachers (3rd ed.)
This resource contains a variety of assessment choices on art topics such as art elements, basic shapes, proportion, art history and colour. Assessments are included for both student and teacher use.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $32.67
Record posted/updated: August 12, 2020
R007751
Why is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art
This resource explores various theories and philosophies of art, helping teachers better understand the worlds of art history and criticism and informing debates on what makes certain artworks controversial or whether certain works are art at all.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $67.95
Record posted/updated: August 12, 2020
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
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R007785
Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing (4th ed.)
This book provides more advanced technical support for drawing using pencil, charcoal, oil or chalk pastels and watercolour. The initial chapters discuss basic techniques while subsequent chapters present advanced techniques that may enhance the overall composition for proficient drawers. Teachers should be aware that there are examples of nude drawings that depict the human figure.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $99.99
Record posted/updated: July 19, 2021
R021832
The Art of Comics
This book provides a history of the creation of comics. It explores stylistic changes, influential artists and how graphic novels have pushed the boundaries of this form of art.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
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.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
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
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
Price : See publisher.
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
Price : See publisher.
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.
•  The Visual Experience. Teacher Edition
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
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.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R013439
Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick
This DVD is a film that explores the life of West Coast Indigenous carver, Beau Dick. We learn about the artist's creative process, his many influences including culture, history and activism, as well as the ways in which he is influencing the world by calling for environmental and cultural justice.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : See distributor.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022