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Scope note
Style of painting characterized by its use of Anishinaabe iconography, x-ray views of animal and human anatomy, thick black outlines of figures, and the use of bright primary colors. Popularized by Norval Morriseau, an artist from the Sand Point Ojibwe reserve, who derived the style's visual language from his community's cultural heritage.
Woodlands School
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024