{"product_id":"drawing-from-history-central-technical-school-and-the-roots-of-canadian-art-education-hardcover","title":"Drawing from History: Central Technical School and the Roots of Canadian Art Education - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDustin Garnet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawing from History \u003c\/i\u003ebrings to life the remarkable story of Toronto's Central Technical School Art Department, a vibrant hub that inspired generations of Canadian artists.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeaving 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInsightful and thought-provoking, \u003ci\u003eDrawing from History\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDustin Garnet\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLiving Histories: Global Conversations in Art Education\u003c\/i\u003e (2022). He lives in Vancouver, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49090559246584,"sku":"9781771127196","price":59.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/3tnUE4zdTO9781771127196.webp?v=1781736630","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/drawing-from-history-central-technical-school-and-the-roots-of-canadian-art-education-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}