- SKU: 9781771127196
- BARCODE: 9781771127196
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Drawing from History: Central Technical School and the Roots of Canadian Art Education - Hardcover
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by Dustin Garnet (Author)
Drawing from History brings to life the remarkable story of Toronto's Central Technical School Art Department, a vibrant hub that inspired generations of Canadian artists.
Weaving together personal insights, first-hand accounts from students and teachers, and rare archival treasures, this book traces the department's journey from its 19th-century beginnings to its enduring impact today. Through captivating storytelling and meticulous scholarship, it reveals how this distinctive program fostered creativity, artistic excellence, and a sense of community while navigating cultural upheavals, global conflicts, changing policies, and the persistent challenge of maintaining arts education in public schools. Insightful and thought-provoking, Drawing from History illuminates an overlooked cornerstone of Canada's artistic heritage and prompts readers to consider what is lost when the arts are marginalized. More than a local history, this book serves as a testament to how art education shapes lives, strengthens communities, and helps define a nation's cultural identity. It is essential reading for educators, students, historians, artists, policymakers, and anyone who believes in the power of the arts to transform lives and foster a more creative society.Author Biography
Dustin Garnet is Associate Professor of Art Education at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and serves on the editorial boards of Visual Inquiry and the International Journal of Education through Art (IJETA). His recent books include Living Histories: Global Conversations in Art Education (2022). He lives in Vancouver, Canada.
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