Davis, a curator, teacher, and art critic, et al. present three essays on the life and work of Canadian abstract artist Marion Nicoll (1909-1985), who was the first female instructor at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (now the Alberta College of Art and Design). They discuss Nicoll within the context of abstract art in a national and international context, her art throughout her career, and her work in craft and design. Distributed by Michigan State U. Press. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)