Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775-2012 (Paperback)

Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775-2012 By Barbara C. Matilsky Cover Image
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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.

About the Author


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.
Product Details
ISBN: 9780295993423
ISBN-10: 0295993421
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Publication Date: October 1st, 2013
Pages: 144
Language: English