The Identification of the Artisan and the Artist: The Proper Object of American Education, Illustrat

The Identification of the Artisan and the Artist: The Proper Object of American Education is an influential work by Elizabeth Palmer Peabody and Nicholas Patrick Wiseman. Originally published in 1853, the book focuses on the value of manual labor and the importance of practical skills in education. The book argues that the traditional emphasis on intellectual development should be balanced with practical training in the arts and crafts. With a foreword by William Morris, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education and the role of art in society.