{"product_id":"eric-arthur-architect-educator-gentleman-of-taste-9781487505547","title":"Eric Arthur: Architect, Educator, Gentleman of Taste","description":"\u003cp\u003eEric Arthur (1898-1982) was a transformative figure in Canadian architecture. His many contributions extended across design, teaching, preservation, urban planning, criticism, and architectural history. This book explores his extensive influence and his legacy in shaping the creations, the profession, and the public awareness of architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt history and architecture professor Harold Kalman examines how Arthur spent his long career at the University of Toronto, where he taught and motivated countless aspiring architects, many of whom went on to become leaders in the field. As the long-time editor of the \u003cem\u003eJournal\u003c\/em\u003e of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, he guided architectural discourse and taste with his critiques, articles, and editorials. His popular book, \u003cem\u003eToronto: No Mean City\u003c\/em\u003e (1964; 3rd ed., ed. by S.A. Otto, 1986) brought architectural history to the wider public and cemented his central role as a commentator on the city's urban environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charismatic leader for preservation advocacy and a founding member of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Arthur increased public appreciation for old buildings. His efforts are showcased at the restored St. Lawrence Hall. Arthur was equally influential as a champion for the modern movement. He attracted outstanding modern architecture to his city, most notably in his central role in creating the internationally admired Toronto City Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book honours a Canadian cultural icon, demonstrating how Arthur extended his work beyond theory and into practice, through a lifelong dedication to architecture and urban planning - leaving a lasting legacy in heritage conservation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarold Kalman is an adjunct associate professor of art history and visual studies at the University of Victoria and honorary professor of architecture at the University of Hong Kong.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890458722578,"sku":"9781487505547","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0314d26f-e707-43ae-86af-327884388f58.jpg?v=1768305550","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/eric-arthur-architect-educator-gentleman-of-taste-9781487505547","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}