Includes index.

''Get Inspired! Art has been around for a very long time. Recent discoveries suggest it's at least 100 000 years old.

There have always been different kinds of artwork used for different purposes. Over time, new materials and ways of creating art have come about. As a result, there are more styles of art today than ever before.

Some artists try to push the boundaries of their style by using interesting sizes, shapes, or materials.

In this book, we present what we think are the 10 coolest works of art. Each was created by a Canadian artist, and each one is unique...'' (Page 4)

Contents

Introduction: Get Inspired!

Long Wave
This artwork makes the viewer stop thinking about technology and communication.

Trick or Treaty
First Nations Artist Gerald McMaster sends a strong message with this powerful painting

Cozy
Imagine 800 recycled sweaters turned into a house cover!

It Rains Cocoons
This artist used hundreds of silkworm cocoons to create her work.

Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic
A dress made from raw meat? You've got to see it to believe it.

Earth (1977- )
Artist Sylvia Safdie collected dirt from around the world for this work- more than 400 containers of it!

Nickel tailings #30, Sudbury, Ontario This is no ordinary landscape photo. It's dramatic reminder of what industry can do to nature.

Androgyny
This huge, colourful painting tells an Anishnaabe story of power of peace and harmony.

Running horses
Almost life-sized horses capture the wonder and power of nature in this sculpture.

The Raven and the First Men
Bill Reid's sculpture of Raven, the powerful Haida hero, is an incredible piece of art.

We thought ...

What do you think?

Index

This book presents 10 most coolest works of Canadian art.