The Mountains in Art History

The Mountains in Art History is the first English-language work to focus on the mountains as subject matter and source of aesthetic and spiritual inspiration for painters. This collection of original essays, written entirely by Wesleyan University students of art history, examine how artistic representation of mountains has varied through the lens of specific depictions in literature. These essays by student authors adeptly ruminate on works by individuals such as William Wordsworth, John Frederick Kensett, and Arnold Fanck. The book includes an introduction by professor Peter Mark, along with an informative appendix of the course description and syllabus.