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Book of the Week
The Mountains in Art History
The Mountains in Art History is the first English-language work to focus on mountains as subject matter and source of aesthetic and spiritual inspiration for painters. This collection of original essays is written entirely by Wesleyan University students of art history. The essays examine how artistic representation of mountains has varied through the lens of specific depictions in English and American literature, and consider how images of mountains functioned in conjunction with religion, the sublime, and Romanticism. These essays by student authors adeptly ruminate on works by individuals such as William Wordsworth, John Frederick Kensett, Alexander van Humboldt, Emil Nolde, and Arnold Fanck. Includes an introduction by professor Peter Mark and a helpful appendix of the course syllabus and narrative description.
Episode Transcript/Quiz
Episode Introduction
This is it. The pinnacle of trivia. Literally. This week’s mini episode is all about mountains. A little geography trivia to kick off the week.
Good luck with Mountain Trivia!
Mountains Trivia Questions
- What is the highest point on Earth?
a. Mount Everest. It’s 8,848 meters tall, over 29 miles high. - Formerly called Mount McKinley, what is the tallest mountain on Earth from base to peak?
a. Denali - Let’s see if you were paying attention in Argentina Trivia, what is the tallest mountain in the Southern and Western Hemispheres?
a. Aconcagua - Located in Russia, what is the highest peak in Europe?
a. Mount Elbrus - What mountain, due to its unique shape, inspired Walt Disney to create a ride based on it in Disneyland?
a. The Matterhorn - What is the second highest point on Earth and the deadliest peak to climb?
a. K2 - Located in Tanzania, what is the highest peak in Africa?
a. Mount Kilimanjaro - What is the highest peak in Antarctica?
a. Vinson Massif. It’s 4,892 meters tall. - What is the highest point in the Rocky Mountains of North America?
a. Mount Elbert located in Colorado. - What is the highest point in the Alps of Europe?
a. Mont Blanc. It’s located on the border between France and Italy.
Episode Conclusion
Mind your step as you come back to base camp. Let me know on social media or in the comments how you did. I’ll see you back here on Wednesday for the regular episode.
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