List of references to the Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is an iconic landmark of Zermatt, Breuil-Cervinia and Valais and one of the natural symbols of Switzerland and Europe, its regular and pyramidal shape making it among the most recognisable mountains in the world.[2][3] Its steep faces and the fear it inspired in mountain climbers of the 19th century made it one of the last great Alpine peaks to be climbed. The first successful but deadly ascent had a large resonance in the media of the times, giving the Matterhorn the reputation of a dangerous and inaccessible mountain. The Matterhorn has then become a reference to artists, illustrators and designers.

Northeast view of the Matterhorn with the sun highlighting the Furggen and Zmutt ridges, the profile that is mainly used in arts and advertising.[1]

This page lists only direct references to the Matterhorn.

Politics

2019 Federal Council Photograph showing the Matterhorn (left) along with other Swiss symbols.
  • In 2012, the Swiss federal popular initiative "to end the invasive construction of second homes" ("Franz Weber initiative") to reduce urban sprawl by limiting the number of holiday cottages was accepted by 50.6 percent of voters.[4] The main campaign poster showed a montage of the Matterhorn being completely surrounded and swallowed by residential buildings.[5]
  • In 2017, Germany’s right-wing AfD (Alternative for Germany) used the image of the Matterhorn for a political campaign displaying the motto "take your country back". The image was later removed after the AfD being heavily mocked and criticized for using a non-German symbol for their nationalist campaign.[6][7]

Coins

Logos and advertising

Toblerone affiche (1920s)

Replicas

The Matterhorn at Disneyland (northeast perspective)

Other mountains

Named after the Matterhorn

Nicknamed after the Matterhorn

Paintings

Films

Bibliography

References

  1. François Labande, Sauver la montagne, Olizane, 2004 (p. 349)
  2. James Pipkin, Places of Tranquility, Ballantine Books, 1990 (p. 108)
  3. Kev Reynolds, 100 Hut Walks in the Alps, Cicerone, 2011 (p. 86)
  4. (in French) Initiative populaire fédérale 'pour en finir avec les constructions envahissantes de résidences secondaires', Federal Chancellery of Switzerland (page visited on 27 September 2016).
  5. Fiona Pià (January 2017) "Stratégies de densification des villes en altitude". Tracés. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  6. Vonberg, Judith (2017-08-16). "German party tells voters to 'take country back,' posts photo of wrong country". CNN. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  7. "AfD sieht Matterhorn in Deutschland". Alpin. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  8. Scott Eyman, Empire of Dreams, Simon & Schuster, 2010 (p. 473)
  9. "Swissminiatur: 50 Jahre Schweiz im Taschenformat". Swissinfo. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
  10. Allan Kent Powell, The Utah Guide, 3rd Edition, Fulcrum Publishing, 2003 (p. 66)
  11. Edwards, Lin (April 23, 2010). "IBM demonstrates nonoscale 3D patterning technique". Phys.org. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
  12. Mick Conefrey, Everest 1953: The Epic Story of the First Ascent, Oneworld Publications (2012)
  13. Gillian Price, Walking in the Dolomites: 28 multi-day routes, Cycerone, 2012 (p. 155)
  14. Цветанов, Момчил (2014). Българските планини (in Bulgarian). Домино. ISBN 9789546512499.
  15. Robert C. Pavlik, Norman Clyde: Legendary Mountaineer of California's Sierra Nevada, Heyday Books, 2008 (p. 27)
  16. Ronald Turnbull, The Riddle of Sphinx Rock, Millrace, 2005 (chapter 2)
  17. Gregg Witt, Ultimate Adventures, Rough Guides, 2008 (p. 155)
  18. M.S. Kohli, Incredible Himalayas: Environment, Culture, Tourism and Adventure, Indus Publishing, 2005 (p. 141)
  19. Robert W. Sandford, Ecology & Wonder in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, AU Press, 2010 (p. 60)
  20. Stefano Ardito, Trekking in Africa: A Guide to the Finest Routes, Swan Hill Press, 1997 (p. 100)
  21. William Lowell Putnam, The Great Glacier and Its House, American Alpine Club, 1982
  22. "Val Faller high plateau – oasis of peace". MySwitzerland.com. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  23. Herbert Mayr, Winterwandern Allgäuer Alpen: 48 Wander- und Schneeschuhtouren, Bergverlag Rother, 2014 (p. 111)
  24. Kev Reynolds, Walking in the Alps, Cicerone, 2005 (p. 329)
  25. Focus Matterhorn - Im Banne des Berges
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