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The Jolifou Inn

This short film depicts Canada as it was a hundred years ago, as seen through the paintings of artist and adventurer Cornelius Krieghoff. The changing seasons, the Quebec countryside, village life — all were an unending inspiration to Krieghoff.
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This short film depicts Canada as it was a hundred years ago, as seen through the paintings of artist and adventurer Cornelius Krieghoff. The changing seasons, the Quebec countryside, village life — all were an unending inspiration to Krieghoff.

Visual Arts All subjects
  • director
    Colin Low
  • editing
    Colin Low
  • producer
    Tom Daly
  • camera
    Lyle Enright
    Douglas Roberts
  • music
    Louis Applebaum

Education

Ages 12 to 17
School subjects
Arts Education - Visual Arts History - Early Colonization/Settlement Social Studies - Social History
Have students comment on Cornelius Krieghoff’s artistic style. Discuss how his paintings contributed to our knowledge of the habitants’ history and lifestyle. Research the life and works of various Canadian artists, including Krieghoff, showing their influences on Canadian art and culture.

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