Dimensions
239 x 296 x 20mm
The arrival of skiing in North America from Europe in the late nineteenth century marked a turning point in its history. It quickly emerged from its utilitarian origins to become a fashionable sport and a wave of new, stylish resorts sprang up. By the 1930s, skiing was by far the most popular winter pastime for the rich and famous – combining adventure, fashion and exclusivity.
Experience the pure joy of rushing down the mountainside on a crisp winter day through this series of extraordinary posters and skiing ephemera, colourfully reflecting the changing trends in fashion and techniques, as well as illustrating the development of some of the world's best-known resorts.
The art here covers all eras of skiing history and all major resorts in Europe and North America – capturing the spirit of adventure and fun that has characterised the sport for the past 100 years.
