The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians 1871-1939
Faces of Culture: The Arts
Fair Play: 12 Women Speak
The Falmer Press Library on Aesthetic Education
Families Through the Eyes of Artists
Family
Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio
Fashion
Fashion: Color, Line, and Design. 3rd ed.
Fashions of a Decade: The 1970s
Fashions of a Decade: The 1990s
Fear of Others: Art Against Racism
Feet, Fins and Wings
Fiddle About
Fiddle-De-Dee
Film, Video and Photography in Canada
Fire
Fire and Ice: The Romantic-Classic Debate
First Nations - Riel Statue Controversy
First Remy Charlip Reader
Fish Decoys of the Lac Du Flambeau Ojibway
Fit to Dance
Flashback: A Brief History of Film. 3rd ed.
Florence James Series
Flowers
Folk Arts and Crafts in Canada
Folk Dances of French Canada
Folk Dances of India
Folk Dancing in America
Folk Stage Dance
For the Love of Dance
For the Love of Music
Form Without Formula: A Concise Guide to the Choreographic Process
Fractals: The Patterns of Chaos
Franz Schubert: "The Trout"
French Rococo Painters of Court & Courtiers
The Frescoes of Diego Rivera
Friendship
From Page to Performance: A Study Book for Drama
From Ping to Bong
From Spirit to Spirit Series.
Front Line Series
(Print-Non-Fiction). Silversides, Brock V. Fifth House Publishers (UTP), 1994. 184 p. ISBN 1-895618-42-8 ($16.95 pbk.). ISBN 1-895618-32-0 ($29.95 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) This book documents a particularly rich period in the history of Western Canadian photography. These photographs of Aboriginal peoples--spanning the period 1871 to 1939--provide not only a fascinating glimpse of a bygone era, but also help to illuminate the ways in which myths and legends about Aboriginal and Métis peoples have influenced the images produced by photographers. The visuals and comments raise significant questions that students and teachers could address through an inquiry approach.
Suggested Use: Media Studies; Visual Art
(Video). Magic Lantern Communications (MAG), 1983. 29 min. Order no. 432-31-223 ($45.00).
This video looks at the relationships of the arts to traditions and religious ceremonies around the world.
Suggested Use: General
(Print-Non-Fiction). Rudakoff, Judith and Much, Rita. Simon & Pierre Publishing Co. (FHW), 1990. 220 p. ISBN 0-88924-221-6 ($20.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This book presents 12 fascinating conversations with Canadian playwrights, who are at different stages of their careers, living in different regions of Canada, writing in a wide range of styles. The authors discuss the process of playwriting, as well as feminism, Canadian identity and cultural life, and their own experiences in theatre. The 12 playwrights interviewed in this volume are Linda Griffiths, Wendy Lill, Banuta Rubess, Sally Clark, Judith Thompson, Joanna McClelland Glass, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Margaret Hollingsworth, Mary Walsh, Carol Bolt, Joan MacLeod, and Sharon Pollock. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Drama
The Falmer Press Library on Aesthetic Education
(Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: The Visual Arts in Education: Completing the Circle.
Families Through the Eyes of Artists
(Print-Non-Fiction). Richardson, Wendy and Richardson, Jack. (The World of Art Series). Macmillan of Canada (BB), 1989. unp. Order no. BB 6868 ($23.20 hdc.).
Through simple text and 20 colour reproductions of art works, this book focuses on how various international artists have depicted families. Each art work is accompanied by a portrait and short biography of the artist as well as brief background information about the artist's motivation and technique. Included are a table of contents and a list of galleries where the original paintings are located.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Video). (Clip Art Series). Marlin Motion Pictures (MGR), 1993. 29 min. Dup. order no. V8877.
(I/M) Family relationships, including all forms of fights and feuds, have always been sources of dramatic inspiration. Among the clips are home movies, artist Al Davidson, exiled Chilean group "Quilapayun," Inuit legend The Owl's Wedding, film Between Two Sisters, and images by Edgar Degas.
Suggested Use: Media Studies; Visual Art
Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio
(Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1991. 50 min. Loan order no. 1-9191-054 ($26.95).
(CAN) This video offers a candid look at CBC Radio in action and the unique cast of characters who make up Canada's coast-to-coast radio family. The film brings home the enormous complexity of producing across six time zones, with the mandate to deliver quality programs, often live, throughout the country. The film captures critical moments of live radio in progress and documents the history and development of CBC Radio.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(Print-Non-Fiction). Van Zandt, Eleanor. (20th Century Series). Wayland Publishers, Ltd. (NEL), 1988. 48 p. ISBN 1-85210-127-X ($23.99 hdc.).
This high-interest book is a brief history of western trends since 1900. It deals with both casual and formal dress for men and women, and attempts to describe political or social influences on changing fads and fashions. Included are brief biographical sketches of designers such as Christian Dior, Mary Quant, and Coco Chanel. It provides brief text that is organized chronologically to describe developments in the art world during this century. Written from a British point of view, it features mainly British or American personalities and trends. It offers numerous black-and-white and colour photographs. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Fashion: Color, Line, and Design. 3rd ed.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Geringer, Susan. Glencoe (MHR), 1986. 122 p. ISBN 0-02-682880-4 ($40.16 pbk.). Instructor's Guide - ISBN 0-02-682890-1 ($7.30 pbk.).
This book explains the terminology of styling details, silhouette, colour, and fabric. It also discusses design lines and principles in relation to fashion design, historical fashion, and prominent fashion designers. It provides numerous sketches. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index. An instructor's guide is available.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Fashions of a Decade: The 1970s
(Print-Non-Fiction). Herald, Jacqueline. Facts On File (FHW), 1992. 62 p. ISBN 0-8160-2470-7 ($25.95 hdc.).
This book explores, through text and various colour and black-and-white illustrations, how fashions and clothes reflect the social, political, and cultural climate of the 1970’s. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Fashions of a Decade: The 1990s
(Print-Non-Fiction). Feldman, Elane. Facts On File (FHW), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-8160-2472-3 ($25.95 hdc.).
This book explores, through text and various colour and black-and-white illustrations, how fashions and clothes reflect the social, political, and cultural climate of the 1990’s. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Fear of Others: Art Against Racism
(Kit). Arts in Action Society (AAS), 1988. Printed Material and 73 Slides - No order number is required. ($45.00).
(CAN, I/M) Produced following an art exhibit by the same name, this kit is designed to encourage pride in cultural and ethnic heritage, raise awareness of racism and inspire change through art. The kit includes 73 colour slides, an exhibit catalogue, and a teacher's handbook. The exhibit catalogue presents one work by each of the participating artists. The bilingual teacher's handbook provides definitions and examples of racism in Canada, plus activities for students at primary, middle, junior and senior levels. Teachers are advised to preview this resource and choose appropriate material for activities with the students, using their school's selection policy as a guide. A video focusing on the same exhibition is available. Please refer to the title Art Against Racism that is annotated elsewhere in this bibliography.
Suggested Use: Visual Art - Teacher Reference
(Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Dance Series). The Music Room (Tapes) (CEM), 1993. Order no. MR13 ($16.98 cassette).
The audiocassettes in this series offer instrumentals, with rich sound effects, to accompany creative dance.
Suggested Use: Dance
(Video). Birdsong Communications (GDI), 1991. 28 min. No order number is required. ($30.00).
Fiddlers John Arcand and Calvin Vollrath demonstrate a variety of tunes, including jigs and reels. Dance steps are also shown for jigging.
Suggested Use: Dance; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). (Documentary Showcase Series). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 1947. 4 min. Loan order no. MP 20403.
(CAN) In a film fantasy of dancing music and colour to accompany Listen to the Mockingbird played by an oldtime fiddler, brilliant colours ripple, flow, flicker, and bend. Norman McLaren, painting on film, translates sound into sight.
Suggested Use: Media Studies; Music; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Film, Video and Photography in Canada
(Print-Non-Fiction). (ArtSource Series). Canadian Heritage Publications (CCG), 1993. 41 p. ISBN 0-662-21165-0 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) A part of the ArtSource Series, this booklet provides information and practical hints on participating in film, video, and photography in Canada. It includes sections on joining associations, developing skills, finding sources for funding, as well as legal and other aspects of becoming an established artist. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Media Studies; Visual Art
(Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Dance Series). The Music Room (Tapes) (CEM), 1987. Order no. MR3 ($10.98 cassette).
The audiocassettes in this series offer instrumentals, with rich sound effects, to accompany creative dance.
Suggested Use: Dance
Fire and Ice: The Romantic-Classic Debate
(Video). (Art History III: Mastery in Three Media Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1993. 15 min. Dup. order no. V8772. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 984 ($8.15).
One group was inspired by medieval adventures and human emotion; the other by the stoic elegance of ancient Greece and Rome. It shows paintings by David, Ingres, Gericault, and Delacroix.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
First Nations - Riel Statue Controversy
(Video). Native Multi-Media (MGR), 1993. 25 min. Dup. order no. V9337.
(CAN, I/M) This program features the controversy that occurred in Manitoba over a statue of Louis Riel on the legislative grounds. The sculptor, Marcien Lemay, describes how he has tried to portray the anguish of Riel and the sacrifice Riel made for the Métis people and the country as a whole. Differing viewpoints are presented. Lemay was commissioned to do another statue that would portray Riel realistically in stateman’s attire.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Print-Non-Fiction). Charlip, Remy. Contact Editions (CTE), 1986. unp. ISBN 0-93645-01-X ($8.00 U.S. pbk.).
The five articles in this booklet were originally published in Contact Quarterly. Illustrator and choreographer Remy Charlip reflects on his inspiration for dance productions and illustration, taking voice lessons, first steps in learning sign language, and understanding how our bone structure affects movement. In the article of major interest, "Air Mail Dances," Charlip describes his unique methods of choreography.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Fish Decoys of the Lac Du Flambeau Ojibway
(Print-Non-Fiction). Kimball, Art. Aardvark Publications (AP), 1988. unp. ISBN 0-9604906-7-1 ($19.50 U.S. pbk.).
(I/M) The purpose of this book is to discuss the history of winter spearing and the handmade wooden fish decoy (okeau) of the Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin Ojibway. These fish decoys, that display a unique combination of beauty and function, are a tool of sustenance, an age-old method of survival. The book describes how the decoys are made and offers abundant photographs of them in both colour and black-and-white. Please note that according to Saskatchewan Fishery Regulations, this type of spearfishing is generally illegal. The exception to this law is that it is allowed for Aboriginals who may fish for domestic purposes to provide food for their immediate families. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Kit). Canadian Association for Health, Physical (CAH), 1986. Order no. PB NO 1D ($65.00).
The kit includes:
• a 35-minute video
• an audiocassette including the music for the dances
• a 30-page handbook outlining fitness, safety, and dance considerations with written descriptions of the dances, teaching cues, and suggestions for using the program in various settings.
(CAN) This kit contains introductions to eight dances of varying styles, along with information on footwear, safety, and learning objectives. Teachers may wish to simplify terms in some of the more complicated instructions. As this is also a fitness resource, teachers are advised to ensure that learning objectives for dance are being considered. Included are a bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Flashback: A Brief History of Film. 3rd ed.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Giannetti, Louis. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (PRN), 1995. 528 p. ISBN 0-13-303264-7 ($58.95 pbk.).
This is an interesting history of American and European cinema. The book describes the effect of technological and social change on acting and directing. Brief chapters discuss international filmmaking from the 1950’s to the present. It offers black-and-white photographs. Included are a table of contents, an extensive glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Eureka! Seven One-Act Plays for Secondary Schools, Roundup, and Saskatoon Pie!.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Roalf, Peggy. (Looking at Paintings Series). Hyperion Press Limited (LIT), 1993. 48 p. ISBN 1-56282-358-2 ($8.95 pbk.).
In Flowers, Peggy Roalf leads readers on a personal gallery tour of 19 favourite paintings of flowers. From the work of Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo to 20th-century artists such as Paul Klee and Henri Matisse, each person’s vision and interpretation of flowers is unique. The full-page portraits are done in rich appealing colours. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Folk Arts and Crafts in Canada
(Print-Non-Fiction). (ArtSource Series). Canadian Heritage Publications (CCG), 1993. 41 p. ISBN 0-662-21168-5 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) A part of the ArtSource Series, this booklet provides information and practical hints on participating in folk arts and crafts in Canada. It includes sections on joining associations, developing skills, finding sources for funding, as well as legal and other aspects of becoming an established artist. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Music; Visual Art
(Audiorecording). Hyde, Dale. Can-Ed Media Ltd. (CEM), 1977. Order no. DC 123321 ($16.95 cassette).
(CAN) This is a collection of Canadian dances primarily from French Canadian cultures in Quebec and New Brunswick. Included are instructions for the dances.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Audiorecording). Reddy, Rina Singha. Can-Ed Media Ltd. (CEM), 1977. Order no. DC 123323 ($16.95 cassette).
This is a recording of various dances from India ranging in difficulty from easy to intermediate. Background information is given on dances, dress, games, and stories.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Print-Non-Fiction). Wakefield, Eleanor Ely. Can-Ed Media Ltd. (CEM), 1966. 221 p. No order number is required. ($3.95 pbk.).
(I/M) This resource contains historical background and directions for performing squares, contras, quadrilles, rounds, Aboriginal dances, ethnic dances originating in Europe, and play-party games of pioneers of the United States. It contains diagrams and minimal music notation. Included are a table of contents, an appendix of dance classifications, and an index.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Video). (Dance Alive Series). Reel Eye Media (MGR), 1993. 25 min. Dup. order no. V8735.
(SK) This video focuses on dances of the Ukraine, Russia, and Romania. It includes interviews with dancers and discussions of Saskatchewan dance groups' attempts to maintain cultural heritage through folk dance.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video/16mm). National Film Board of Canada (NFB/MHP), 1981. 58 min. NFB - Order no. 1-0181-551 ($26.95). MHP - Loan order no. MP 20429.
(CAN) This lively documentary looks at life, backstage and on, for seven of Canada's top professional dance companies. Excerpts highlight the unique repertoires of companies such as Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, the National Ballet of Canada, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the Anna Wyman Dance Theatre.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Print-Non-Fiction). Colgrass, Ulla. Oxford University Press (OUP), 1988. 200 p. ISBN 0-19-540665-6 ($17.95 pbk.).
This is a collection of 22 interviews with professional musicians, many of whom are Canadian. Aimed at probing the creative process and external influences that make for a great performer, the book uses excellent interviewing techniques to provide information about musicians such as Glenn Gould, Teresa Stratas, Jon Vickers, and Wynton Marsalis. It offers black-and-white photographs. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
Form Without Formula: A Concise Guide to the Choreographic Process
(Print-Non-Fiction). Beatty, Patricia. Underwhich Editions (TDT), 1985. unp. ISBN 0-88658-037-4 ($7.50 pbk.).
This is a useful handbook for teachers new to choreography. The book focuses on various aspects of choreography including elements, form, principles of composition, music, and the performing space. Choreographic exercises are included throughout the book. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Dance - Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Fractals: The Patterns of Chaos
(Print-Non-Fiction). Briggs, John. Simon & Schuster, Inc. (DIS), 1992. 192 p. ISBN 0-671-74217-5 ($26.00 hdc.).
Using over 150 illustrations to explain the significance and the beauty of fractals, this resource defines and describes fractals in nature, mathematics, and art. A final section lists software programs useful for creating computer-generated fractals. Included are a table of contents, a suggested reading section, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(CD-ROM). Rich, Alan. (Companion Series). The Voyager Company ,(UPD), 1991. Order no. IBM CD 1404 ($59.95 U.S.). Order no. MAC CD 1404 ($59.00 U.S.).
For CD-ROM (with mouse, earphones or speakers) Hypercard 2.1 or higher.
A detailed analysis of Quintet in A Major (The Trout) by Schubert is offered. This program allows the student to isolate sections and learn about the composer and his times. Information is given about the song Die Forelle, which inspired the quintet. A glossary defines musical, cultural, and historical terms.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
French Rococo Painters of Court & Courtiers
(Video). (Art History III: Mastery in Three Media Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1993. 15 min. Dup. order no. V8771. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 984 ($8.15 pbk.).
From frivolous garden play to the beheading of Louis XVI and Marie Antionette, these artists captured the life of an elite class. The video explores the work of Watteau, Boucher, Fragonard, Chardin, and Vigee-LeBrun.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). (Portrait of An Artist Series). Arts America Inc. (AAI), 1986. 35 min. No order number is required. ($39.95 U.S.).
This program explores Rivera's evolution as an artist, his use of the fresco technique, and his politics--creating a fascinating portrait of a leader of the Mexican mural renaissance movement of the 1920's and 1930's.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Video). (Clip Art Series). Marlin Motion Pictures (MGR), 1993. 29 min. Dup. order no. V8878.
People rely upon friendship and its forms. This video looks at friendships among musicians and artists. Among the clips are rock musicians, Youssou N'Dour from Senegal, Botticelli, Carl Larsson, Alberto Giacometti, Persian manuscripts, Judy Chicago's "Dinner Party" (history of women), the Dadaist movement, photo montages, works by Max Ernst, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Japanese Kodo drummers.
Suggested Use: Music; Visual Art
From Page to Performance: A Study Book for Drama
(Print-Non-Fiction). Shiach, Don. Cambridge University Press (CUP), 1987. 145 p. ISBN 0-521-33735-6 ($17.50 pbk.).
In discussions about the nature of theatre and about drama as a co-operative art, this interesting resource presents sections about the language of drama, the audience, and theatre genres. It gives practical suggestions for drama work based on a number of scenes excerpted from some of the western world's finest dramatic literature. It offers black-and-white photographs. Included are a useful glossary of terms and a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Drama
Other Use: Drama 10, 20, 30
(Video). (Instruments of the Symphony Orchestra Series). Encyclopaedia Britannica (MMP), 1987. 11 min. No order number is required. ($215.00).
An imaginative exploration of percussive sound introduces this look at how wood and metal in the form of xylophones, glockenspiels, cymbals, and drums can produce varied musical sounds. This entertaining program ends with players from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra using percussion instruments in a musical composition.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). Please refer to the titles: Dreamspeakers (Canada), Gathering Threads (New Zealand), Mari's Music (Scandinavia), and Renaissance (Canada).
(Video). Please refer to the title: Does TV Kill?.