Land Art

Question 1

What are two other names for land art

Answer 1

Earth art or environmental art

Question 2

Earth art

Answer 2

Refers to large scale artworks that are made in nature, often use nature and manmade materials and. For May of the works, the landscape is manipulated

Question 3

What is the focus of land art

Answer 3

Sometimes it focuses on the interaction between humanity and the environment. It also often explores the relationship between the artist and the environment.

Question 4

What did earth art revolt against

Answer 4

The commodification of art. It did this by going against traditional art forms.

Question 5

Where is land art exhibited

Answer 5

Usually outside, where it was made, but some can be exhibited in a gallery

Question 6

How is earth art documented

Answer 6

They are often ephemeral and are documented photographically, showing the creation, the final product and the process of deterioration