October 23, 2006 - 2:25 PM
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  Alps shown to be the summit of perfection

The human fascination with the Alps is the subject of a new exhibition
at Zurich's fine arts museum, the Kunsthaus.

More than 300 works from artists, scientists and explorers aim to show
how the majestic mountain chain has inspired - and awed - people over
the centuries.

 "In the Alps", which runs until January, presents imagery of the Alpine
world from the 17th century to the present day.

The items include cartographic models, early tourist photographs and
posters. Works by prominent amateur painters such as Winston Churchill
are exhibited along side such greats as the British artist William
Turner and Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler.