Exploring Drawing Exploring Painting Exploring Visual Design. This program traces the life of Canadian painter Ernest Linder from his boyhood in Vienna to his life in Saskatchewan in the 1930s. It discusses his impact on the community and his growth as an artist. This easily-read research resource reviews the work of the eighteenth and nineteenth century pioneering artisans. Examples of functional and decorative works, such as cabinets, blowing glass, barrels, musical instruments and carving are illustrated in black and white photographs.
Brief text explains steps in the craft process.
This program discusses the Indigenous view of interrelatedness of culture, art, history and the environment. It provides insight into meanings of some Ojibway symbols and their relationship with nature. Ancient and modern art forms are seen as an expression of values and ideas about the environment. A dance teacher helps his students develop dance motions based on movements from everyday life. The video interspersed with scenes of Shirley Ririe and dancers from the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Co, gives an accurate indication of the elements used in creating a dance.