Peter Smith : his life and legacy in art and education /
Smith, Jill
Peter Smith : his life and legacy in art and education / Jill Smith. - viii, 145 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A man shaped by his forebears -- New horizons -- An art educator is born -- An inspirational mentor -- The changing face of secondary school art -- A continuing presence in art education -- Wider contributions -- A man of many parts -- Epilogue. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Peter Smith was one the most influential art educators in New Zealand. During his 50 year career as well-loved teacher, role model, mentor, and leader in arts education policy he elevated the status and value of New Zealand art education to both national and international acclaim. He helped develop and draft the country's first national art curriculum and introduced the education system to the new and uncharted territory of internal assessment and external moderation. To know Peter's life and legacy is to understand the evolution of art education in New Zealand from World War II to today"--Publisher information.
9781927231067
Smith, Peter, 1925-2012
Educators--New Zealand--Biography
Art--Study and teaching--New Zealand
370.92
Peter Smith : his life and legacy in art and education / Jill Smith. - viii, 145 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A man shaped by his forebears -- New horizons -- An art educator is born -- An inspirational mentor -- The changing face of secondary school art -- A continuing presence in art education -- Wider contributions -- A man of many parts -- Epilogue. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Peter Smith was one the most influential art educators in New Zealand. During his 50 year career as well-loved teacher, role model, mentor, and leader in arts education policy he elevated the status and value of New Zealand art education to both national and international acclaim. He helped develop and draft the country's first national art curriculum and introduced the education system to the new and uncharted territory of internal assessment and external moderation. To know Peter's life and legacy is to understand the evolution of art education in New Zealand from World War II to today"--Publisher information.
9781927231067
Smith, Peter, 1925-2012
Educators--New Zealand--Biography
Art--Study and teaching--New Zealand
370.92