Title: The Art of Canada's Group of Seven
Course: Art > Section: Encounters

The story of the Group of Seven Artists began in the early 1900s when several Canadian Artists began noticing a similarity in style. Around 1912 a loosely knit group of artists began to paint Canada as they saw it. Sketch boxes in tow, they journeyed all over the country to paint the wilderness with bold colors and a broad, decorative style. Their vision shaped how Canadians saw their own country and left a legacy that continues to provoke debate and discussion.

Create an illustrated report on the work of the Group of Seven, commenting on on your opinion of their impact on Canadian Art. Contrast this style with another contemporary style of your choice.

ACHIEVEMENT WITH EXCELLENCE

- analyzed the given art works in depth
- used supporting evidence in a confident and convincing manner
- integrated art historical terminology naturally into discussion
- showed critical thinking

ACHIEVEMENT WITH MERIT

- understood and explained reasons for differences in art works
- referred to the given art works to support explanation of differences
- discussed art works in relation to artists’ intentions
- used art historical terminology with understanding

ACHIEVEMENT

- selected appropriate stylistic characteristics
- cited visual evidence from the art works to support position
- used some relevant art historical terminology
- established points of difference between stylistic characteristics of the given art works.

NOT ACHIEVED

- did not accurately identify the art works’ stylistic characteristics
- did not use art historical terminology, or used terminology inaccurately
- described art works instead of analyzing them