What is it?
Land Art or Earth Art is created directly into the landscape.
It uses products from the Earth itself and creates something with them.
The majority of these works of art are made in the landscape and remain there.
They are often documented with photography by the artist over time, through the seasons.
What comes from the earth, goes back to the earth.
Land Art or Earth Art came into being in the 1970s.
Some of the leaders of the 1970s movement:
Works?
Some notable pieces to explore by the above artists:
The Pioneer
Nancy Holtwas a pioneer.
This was not initially important to Land Artists.
She said, I have a strong desire to make people conscious of the cyclical time of the universe.
Her work encourages the viewer to examine their environment.
Instead of competing with nature, she chose to integrate it.
The emergence of the Land and Environmental Artist
We often forget that we are nature.
Nature is not something separate from us.
Andy Goldsworthy
Our inspiration for this Art History activity is Andy Goldsworthy.
He is a British sculptor and photographer.
He works within nature to further enhance its beauty and tell the tale of life cycles.
With respect he builds and with tranquility and peace they fade away.
His work is beautifully poetic.
To explore his workfollow this link.
you’ve got the option to explore by year, form, material or place.
So join us and become Mini Goldsworthyexplorers and creators!
What will you need?
What is so good about this art movement?
Wherever you might visit with your family is another opportunity to create something new.
We have used flowers, stones and leaves and branches to name a few.
Do you have any wildlife in your garden?
Do you live by a beach?
What might the tide do to your Land Art over the course of a day?
Why not take some photos and document the process!
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