Overview

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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Author:   Barbara C. Matilsky
Publisher:   University of Washington Press
Imprint:   University of Washington Press
Dimensions:   Width: 24.10cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780295993423

ISBN 10:   0295993421
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   01 October 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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This unusual and involving work is recommended for art, arctic history, and alpine history collections. It is highly recommended for the many readers interested in historic expeditions and/or climate change, who will appreciate the eye-opening dialog between art from many periods. -- Shelly Sommer Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research

[ Vanishing Ice ] is a model of its kind as it traces artists' responses to icebound polar and mountain regions over two centuries. A perfect fit for art lovers with an interest in ecological issues. -Michael Upchurch, The Seattle Times , December 13, 2013

Author Information

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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