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

by Barbara C. Matilsky

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295993421
• ISBN13: 9780295993423
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.5" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher