Provides information on the Group of Seven, a famous group of Canadian landscape painters, of which Arthur Lismer is a member artist. Includes activities that accompany Lismer's painting "Isles of Spruce," which is reproduced here. Discusses the painting, noting its use of repetition. (CMK)

Provides background information on the artist Marsden Hartley and includes a reproduction of his artwork called "New Mexico Landscape." Provides ideas for teaching activities that focus on the painting and the artist. Examines the content and style of the painting. (CMK)

Provides background information on Grant Wood who was a Regional artist. Includes a list of various activities and a reproduction of Wood's painting "Spring Turning." Explores the characteristics of Wood's art that appear in this painting, such as stylization and the use of landscape views high above normal eye level. (CMK)

Introduces the topic for the next Clip and Save Art Print series: unique regions of the North American continent. Includes three paintings, with background information, on this topic. Discusses the format and use of the Clip and Save Art Prints. (CMK)