Land Art is a modern art movement that explores the relationships between art and the environment in which it exists. Because most Land Art is outdoors, it evolves as a direct result of nature. This ability for Land Art to transform is often the underlying appeal for many artists.
History
Land Art emerged as a recognized art movement in the late 1960s. Isamu Noguchi's design for "Contoured Playground" is often cited as one of the first important pieces of Land Art, although the artist never classified it as such.
Types
Land Art is sometimes referred to as Earthworks or Earth Art. Land Art takes many forms that can be temporary or permanent, large or small.
Geography
Land Art is usually located in remote areas and can be found throughout the world. Examples are Roden Crater in Arizona and Bunjil Geoglyph in Australia.
Function
Although Land Art can be seen in museums, it is more commonly found outdoors so that it can naturally erode or change as the landscape changes.
Significance
Artists who work with Land Art reject the notion of art as a marketable commodity.
