A Paradigm Shift

  • McMichael Story
    A Little Bay in La Cloche Channel c.1958

    A Little Bay in La Cloche Channel c.1958

    A.J. Casson (1898-1992
    oil on canvas, 68.6 x 83.8 cm
    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. McGillivray
    McMichael Canadian Art Collection
    1980.4

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    • Introduction

      Introduction

      Consider how an open mind can change history

    • The Age of Enlightenment

      The Age of Enlightenment

      Learn how The Enlightenment liberated artistic expression

    • Liberty

      Liberty

      Read how Modernism grew out of The Enlightenment

    • Informed Perspective

      Informed Perspective

      See the full range of Group styles and read about the scope of their interests

    • Nature’s Glory

      Nature’s Glory

      See an example of Romanticism

    • Modern Expression

      Modern Expression

      See how idealism clashes with reality as the Industrial Revolution sweeps Europe

    • En Plein Air

      En Plein Air

      Read about how the Industrial Age turned artists toward nature

    • Prepared for Success

      Prepared for Success

      Learn a secret about the Group's vision

    • Making an Impression

      Making an Impression

      Read about how the development of Impressionism enabled the Group to capture the spirit of Canada


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