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Book Synopsis: Lawren S. Harris is best known for his iconic landscape paintings that declare a sense of cool Canadian resilience. Yet, in the 1920s, an audacious and more colourful interior world began to emerge in his work, and by 1934, the patriotic landscape painter had taken a seemingly unexpected turn toward a transnational career in abstract painting.

The social, intellectual, and aesthetic milieu of American transcendentalism shaped a movement of abstract art across North America, seen in the paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Katherine Dreier, Raymond Jonson, and Lawren Harris. Harris, in particular, made an impact on both sides of the border. Inspired by the ideas of Kandinsky and informed by the writings of Emerson and Whitman, Harris and his contemporaries turned to abstraction to express higher states of consciousness, creating work that was the very embodiment of the modern spirit.

As Harris's career progressed, as he ascended from mountaintops to inner states of mind, he sought greater and more ethereal spiritual heights. This magnificent volume features reproductions of more than 75 paintings by Harris and his contemporaries. Two major essays by Roald Nasgaard and Gwendolyn Owens investigate Lawren Harris's exploration of modernity and the evolution of his work towards a form of abstraction that enthusiastically embraced the energies of the ambient visual culture.

Higher States: Lawren Harris and His American Contemporaries accompanied an exhibition organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

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Discover the enchanting world of Lawren S. Harris and his American contemporaries in the captivating book, "Higher States". Dive into the vibrant and abstract world that emerged in Harris's work during the 1920s, taking him on a transnational journey towards a new form of artistic expression. Immerse yourself in the spirit of modernity and higher consciousness as you explore the paintings of influential artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, and Katherine Dreier.

Lawren Harris, the iconic Canadian landscape painter, defied expectations by delving into abstract art and exploring the depths of his inner states of mind. Inspired by the ideas of Kandinsky and enlightened by the wisdom of Emerson and Whitman, Harris and his contemporaries breathed life into their canvases, expressing their deepest thoughts and emotions through abstract forms. Experience the revolutionary evolution of Harris's work in this magnificent volume, featuring over 75 breathtaking paintings that embody the essence of the modern spirit.

Delve into Harris's exploration of modernity and the ethereal spiritual heights he sought in his art alongside two insightful essays by renowned art experts Roald Nasgaard and Gwendolyn Owens. Learn about the intellectual and aesthetic influences that shaped the movement of abstract art across North America, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact Harris had on both sides of the border.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of abstract beauty and higher states of consciousness. Experience the powerful energy of abstract art and the transformative journey of Lawren Harris and his American contemporaries. Start your artistic adventure today with "Higher States: Lawren Harris and His American Contemporaries".

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