A fresh and imaginative interpretation of the Open Country series and paintings of the Canadian artist Michael Adamson, this book is written by Joan Murray whose perspective as one of Canada’s leading art historians contributes to a new understanding of Adamson’s work.

Murray finds that Adamson’s response to the natural terrain and urban environment is his inspiration and views him as an intensely active abstract artist, defined by his aspirations and development as well as through his exhibitions and comment in the popular press.

Lavishly illustrated with 174 colour plates and 2 black-and-white photographs, this book marks an important advance in the appreciation of this remarkable Canadian artist and reflects with vivacity his Open Country project.

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