"A survey of the painting genre that focuses on landforms and elements of nature, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

The landscape background -- Into the foreground -- Experimental landscaping -- Changing landscapes for a changing time -- Appreciating art -- St. Francis in the desert -- The great wave at Kanagawa -- Mont Sainte-Victoire seen from the Bibemus Quarry -- Christina's world -- Glossary.