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Marian Dale Scott
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| Born |
Marian Mildred Dale
26 June 1906 |
| Died | 28 November 1993 (aged 87) |
| Other names | Marian Mildred Dale Scott |
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| Known for | Painting landscapes and cityscapes |
| Movement | Abstract |
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F. R. Scott
(m. 1928) |
Marian Mildred Dale Scott (1906–1993) was an important Canadian painter. She was known for her art and for speaking up about social issues.
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Who Was Marian Dale Scott?
Marian Mildred Dale Scott was born in Montreal, Quebec, on June 26, 1906. She showed a lot of talent for art from a young age. Her very first artworks were shown in public when she was only 12 years old in 1918.
Early Life and Education
Marian went to a private school for girls called The Study. After that, she was one of the first students to attend the École des beaux-arts de Montréal in 1924. This was a special art school in Montreal. She also studied art in London, England, at the Slade School of Art.
In 1928, she came back to Montreal. She married F. R. Scott, who was a poet and a law professor. They had one son named Peter Dale Scott, who later became a diplomat.
Her Artistic Journey
Marian Scott's art career started with paintings of landscapes, which are outdoor scenes. Then, she began painting cityscapes, which are pictures of cities. These city paintings often showed her concerns about society and people's lives.
In the 1940s, she found new ideas for her art in science books. Later, in the 1950s, she was inspired by stories from the Bible. Over time, her style changed, and she became an abstract artist. This means her paintings used shapes, colors, and lines to show feelings and ideas, rather than realistic pictures.
A Voice for Change: Her Activism
Marian Scott was not just an artist; she was also very active in social causes. In the 1930s, she joined groups that were against fascism. Fascism is a type of government that takes away people's freedom and rights. She also supported the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, a political party that worked for social fairness in Canada. Her husband helped start this party.
She also taught art to children who didn't have many advantages. She did this as part of an organization set up by her good friend, Norman Bethune, a famous Canadian doctor. Marian Scott was a pacifist, meaning she believed in peace and was against war. In the 1950s, she worked to get rid of nuclear weapons. In the 1960s, she protested against the Vietnam War.
Teaching and Recognition
Marian Scott helped start the Contemporary Arts Society of Montreal. This was an important group for modern art, even though it only lasted for a few years (1939–1948). In 1973, she was chosen to be a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. This is a very respected group for Canadian artists.
She also shared her knowledge by teaching art. She taught at St. George's School, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and Macdonald College.
Marian Scott passed away in Montreal on November 28, 1993.
Awards and Legacy
Marian Scott received several awards for her artistic work:
- Thomas More Institute, Purchase Award, 1967
- Ontario Society of Artists, Baxter Purchase Award, 1969
Her art and her efforts to make the world a better place continue to inspire people today.
