Group of Seven in Western Canada

In this book Catharine Mastin, curator of the Glenbow Exhibition, along with five other scholars and curators -- Robert Stacey, Marcia Crosby, Liz Wylie, Anna Hudson and Ann Davis -- explore the inspiration and influence of the west on both the Group's artwork and their sense of national identity.

A multiplicity of viewpoints are expressed in this book as each author explores the Group's relationship with the West from their own unique point of view.

The book focuses on the significant themes and works produced by the Group from artistic, political, geographical, social and cultural perspectives in order to create the first, and most comprehensive, study of the Group's western muse.

With 130 stunning images and photographs to accompany the fascinating and insightful text, this is a unique and outstanding contribution to the history and legacy of Canadian art.