Impression of Art
Introduction
The article by Gerta Moray addresses the impacts of Carr’s work on Canadian culture and national identity. According to Moray, the impression of the art of Carr was to revive the native cultures that were diminishing through art. In today’s society, the work of art has continued to die due to a lack of artists to impress the historical images of their countries. Carr’s work was fundamental in shaping the art institutions in Canada.
Main points
Moray suggests that the artistic work by Carr meant to present the fundamental truth of the primitive and the then modernism in the art field. He further states that the work implied the extraordinary value of the first forgotten cultural and national practices in Canada. Although Carr’s work depicted innovative style, historians argue that her arts show a denial of ethnographic changes, which focused on changing the native societies into something different. Carr took a distinct role in the society that allowed her to engage with the society and therefore becoming aware of the culture. Through the use of bold colours, Carr expressed her pride in the ancient domestication and power of feminism. Moray depicts the advancement of art by Carr to foster modern livelihood. However, the profound shift in the social and political arena has impacted the native cultural traditions causing the contemporary historian to question Carr’s artistic work.
Response
From my perspective, the piece is critical when it comes to an understanding of how art has evolved over the years. The author helps to understand how the art and literature culture has eroded over the years. In early Canada, the ethnographic cultures get treasured as a means to depict the inspiration to their art. Today, these forms of art get displayed with empty messages all over while Carr’s were symbols of sense of belonging to the country’s natives.
Conclusion
Moray’s work is fundamental in understanding the role of art in the Canadian culture and national identity, especially the work of Carr. The work of art has declined significantly over the years because the artists are no longer tapping on their history.
Reference
Moray G. (n.d) Emily Carr: Modernism, Cultural Identity, and Ethnocultural Art History