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Symbolism and Memorials through the art of Walter S. Allward

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Symbolism and Memorials
through the art of Walter S. Allward

Grades 9–12

Walter S. Allward (1874–1955) was a self-taught, Toronto-born artist who became one of Canada’s pre-eminent sculptors during the first half of the twentieth century. This guide explores how symbolism and body language, including emotional expression, can be used to convey visual narratives and evoke empathy.

  • Show Me How You Feel: Body Language
  • Bodies in Space: Visual Ways of Communicating
  • Memory Story: Communicating through Body Language and Symbolism

Drama, Visual Arts, Canadian History, English, Social Science, and more

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