Arctic

Dimensions

10.2 in x 8.4 in x 0.6 in

Weight

1.45 lb

Released

11/30/14

ISBN

9788792877161

Published by

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Arctic

Discover the mesmerizing allure of the Arctic with Arctic, a stunning catalog published to accompany the major exhibition at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.

This captivating book brings together an impressive array of artists, from Caspar David Friedrich to Sigmar Polke, Sophie Calle, Mark Dion, and Joachim Koester, each responding to the sublime beauty and peril of the Arctic landscape.

Delve into insightful contributions from geologists, historians, archaeologists, and glaciologists, along with a compelling essay by Geoff Dyer on the pioneering 19th-century photographs that first captured the Arctic's stark majesty.

Arctic not only celebrates the region's impact on art and culture but also highlights its current status as a threatened, vanishing space.

Perfect for enthusiasts of art, history, and environmental studies, this book provides a profound exploration of the Arctic's role in the Western cultural imagination.

Order your copy of Arctic today and embark on a visual and intellectual journey through one of the world's most extraordinary and endangered regions.