{"product_id":"9781771127196","title":"Drawing from History","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dustin Garnet (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback With dust jacket","offer_id":48264894447838,"sku":"9781771127196","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0425\/4567\/6440\/files\/BNCImageAPI_355047cd-8a04-40a3-b436-2ee3fa1fb0d4.jpg?v=1779237358","url":"https:\/\/paragraphbooks.com\/products\/9781771127196","provider":"Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}