Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775-2012 - Couverture souple

Matilsky, Barbara C.

 
9780295993423: Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775-2012
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ISBN 10 : 0295993421 ISBN 13 : 9780295993423
Editeur : University of Washington Press, 2013

Synopsis

Vanishing Ice introduces the rich artistic legacy of the planet’s frozen frontiers now threatened by a changing climate. Tracing the impact of glaciers, icebergs, and fields of ice on artists' imaginations, this interdisciplinary survey explores the connections between generations of artists who adopt different styles, media, and approaches to interpret alpine and polar landscapes. Beginning in the eighteenth century, collaborations between the arts and sciences contributed to a deeper understanding of snowcapped mountains, the Arctic, and Antarctica. A resurgence of interest in these environments as dramatic indicators of climate change galvanizes contemporary expeditions to the glaciers and the poles. Today, artists, writers, and scientists awaken the world to both the beauty and increasing vulnerability of ice.

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À propos de l'auteur

Barbara C. Matilsky is curator of art at the Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, Washington. She is the author of numerous books, including Fragile Ecologies: Contemporary Artists' Interpretations and Solutions.

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Éditeur
University of Washington Press
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0295993421
ISBN 13 
9780295993423
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
144
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Personne responsable
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