The Art Space

 Land Art or Earth Art is an Art Movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. The origins of the movement are majorly associated with Great Britain and the United States of America. The term ‘Land Art’ means a piece of art created directly in the landscape using the natural materials such as rocks, stones, twigs, leaves etc. Some artists use mechanical earth moving equipment to make their art pieces while some use site specific temporary intervention in the landscapes. The works usually exist in the open, located well away from civilization left to change and erode under natural conditions. Artists creating the installations usually document their works, step by step process using photographs, videos, films, documentaries and maps to exhibit in the galleries or the museums. The concept behind the birth of land art was to build an alternative mode of artistic expression and ways to remove art from the commercial system. The pioneer artists behind the emergence of the Earth Art /

Here are few ideas for art enthusiasts. Visit your local museum / Art Gallery Learn about the local museum or art Gallery of your area. Visit and interact with the artists / art professionals to understand their craft and life experiences.   Read an Art book Read about your favourite artist or new emerging artists. Read about different art movements that took place or different art styles.   Try out some Art festivals / Art Fairs Many places organise Annual Art festivals and fairs. The aim is to launch new artists or bring together the notable works of famous artists to public eye.   Join Art Classes It is always interesting to learn a new skill. By learning about an art form one can always have a better understanding of the process and vision behind an art piece.