The Arts
In the film excerpts under this theme, an Inuit stone carver, a Wendat artist and a Maliseet painter reflect on the role of art; a wood carver descended from the Haida and a Mi’kmaq painter talk about their sources of inspiration.
Excerpts
Bill Reid
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Kwa'nu'te': Micmac and Maliseet Artists
2
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Kwa'nu'te': Micmac and Maliseet Artists
1991, Director: Martin, Catherine Anne, McTaggart, Kimberlee
excerpt 2 1 min 41 s
Description
Artist Shirley Bear says that only works of art leave a trace in human history. They tell the story of a given period. Our leaders have to recognize the importance of art and the role of the artist.
Questions
1. What does Shirley Bear believe is the primary function of her art?
2. For Shirley Bear, the artist as historian is the critical role to be played by an Aboriginal artist. Do you agree?
2. For Shirley Bear, the artist as historian is the critical role to be played by an Aboriginal artist. Do you agree?
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