Land Art CREATING ART USING NATURAL MATERIALS Stonehenge

Land Art CREATING ART USING NATURAL MATERIALS

Stonehenge • Ancient civilizations used natural materials to create land art installations such as Stonehenge in southern England. • This prehistoric monument was built 5, 000 years ago. • The mysteries of how it was built and why have puzzled historians and archeologists for centuries.

Andy Goldsworthy • He is a British artist who is inspired by nature and creates art using natural materials. • His land art sculptures are temporary and left in the environment they were made in.

Goldsworthy creates ephemeral pieces that are installed outside and left there for any passerby to experience.

Which art elements or principles can you spot? How does Goldsworthy create lines and shapes using natural materials?

What happens to the land art over time? Is the photograph just as meaningful?

Create your own “land art”

Take a walk & collect natural objects • Safety first! • Know your route • Never walk alone • Avoid people by staying 6 ft apart • Wash hands before & after or wear protective gloves • Beware of allergens, mold, & bugs • Respect natural habitats and gardens

Choose 1 or 2 main elements to base your design around

Arrange the composition using natural lines and shapes such as circles, spirals, or triangles

Lay the piece down flat or hang it up

Experiment with color schemes like value and contrast

Experiment with different textures

Be creative. Let nature inspire you.

Title your work and write a reflection Which principles of design did you incorporate in your artwork?

How was using natural materials different from using traditional media like paint or pastels?

Tasks: • Take a good picture of your land art and e-mail to Mrs. Hearn. • Write a self-reflection about your experience and answer all the questions from this presentation.