The Artistic Work in Canada
Introduction
The article Emily Carr: Modernism, Cultural Identity, and Ethnocultural Art History 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 our countries.
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. Moray suggests that 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. Through the use of bold colors, 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.
Conclusion
From my perspective, 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 countries natives. However, the work of art has declined significantly over the years and lost its taste. The modern artists are futuristic, and it is encouraging as the world is changing overnight. Although Carr was futuristic in her work, it received an adverse reaction, but today it’s the dominant mode of art.
Reference
Moray G. (n.i) Emily Carr: Modernism, Cultural Identity, and Ethnocultural Art History